BT Synergy 5100 User Manual

BT Synergy 5100  
User Guide  
This User Guide provides you with all the information  
you need to get the most from your phone.  
Got everything?  
• BT Synergy 5100 base  
• BT Synergy 5100 handset  
• 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable  
batteries  
Before you make your first call you will need to set up  
your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting  
Started’, on the next few pages.  
• Mains power adaptor for the base  
(item code 040497)  
Telephone line cord  
Need help?  
If you have purchased a BT Synergy  
5100 multiple pack you will also have  
the following items for each handset:  
• BT Synergy 5100 handset & charger  
If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Synergy please call our  
free Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected].  
Our dedicated advisers are more likely to be able to help you than the retailer  
where you made your purchase.  
• 2 x AAA NiMH  
rechargeable batteries  
Alternatively, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section at the back  
of this guide.  
• Mains power adaptor for charger  
(item code 032765)  
IMPORTANT  
Only use the telephone line cord supplied.  
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary.  
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In this guide  
Getting started  
Edit ringtone .................................................................18  
Delete an entry..............................................................18  
Delete entire phonebook................................................19  
Copy an entry to another handset...................................19  
Copy the entire phonebook to another handset ...............19  
Copy an entry to a SIM card............................................20  
Copy all entries to or from a SIM card ..............................20  
Change the dialling code................................................21  
Location..........................................................................6  
Setting up .......................................................................6  
Setting up for multiple packs ............................................7  
Date and time..................................................................8  
Removing the batteries ....................................................8  
Getting to know your phone  
Handset buttons..............................................................9  
Standby screen ..............................................................10  
Display icons .................................................................10  
Base..............................................................................11  
Navigating the menus....................................................11  
Menu map/character map ..............................................12  
Handset settings  
Handset ringtone...........................................................22  
Handset ringer volume...................................................22  
Receiver volume ............................................................22  
Handset name ...............................................................23  
Display language ...........................................................23  
Light timeout ................................................................23  
Auto talk .......................................................................24  
Key beep.......................................................................24  
PABX access code ..........................................................24  
Using the phone  
Switch the handset on / off.............................................14  
Make a call ....................................................................14  
Preparatory dialling .......................................................14  
End a call.......................................................................14  
Receive a call.................................................................14  
Adjust the earpiece/receiver volume ...............................15  
Secrecy .........................................................................15  
Make a handsfree call.....................................................15  
Answer a call handsfree..................................................15  
Switch to handsfree during a call ....................................15  
Redial the last number called..........................................15  
Redial a number from the redial list.................................16  
Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook........16  
Delete a / all redial number (s) ........................................16  
To lock/unlock the keypad ..............................................16  
Paging/Find handset......................................................16  
250 Name and number phonebook ................................17  
Store a name and number ..............................................17  
View an entry ................................................................17  
Dial an entry..................................................................17  
Edit a name and number ................................................18  
Base settings  
Base ringtone ................................................................25  
Base ringer volume ........................................................25  
Dialling mode ................................................................25  
Ring priority ..................................................................26  
Recall mode ..................................................................26  
First ring .......................................................................27  
System PIN....................................................................27  
Restore default settings .................................................27  
Clock & alarm  
Date & time...................................................................28  
Set alarm.......................................................................28  
Alarm on /off.................................................................28  
Time format...................................................................29  
Switch off alarm ring......................................................29  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
In this guide  
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Agenda  
Read, forward, delete, view and save numbers of  
Add a new event............................................................30  
Switch off agenda ring ...................................................30  
Show agenda details ......................................................31  
Edit agenda...................................................................31  
Send agenda as a text message.......................................32  
Delete agenda ...............................................................32  
Delete all agendas..........................................................32  
texts in the Inbox...........................................................42  
Edit or send texts in the Drafts box..................................43  
Forward or delete texts in the Outbox .............................44  
Edit templates ...............................................................44  
Deleting texts................................................................45  
Service Centre numbers..................................................45  
Add or change Service Centre numbers ...........................45  
Set send centre..............................................................46  
Message alert tone ........................................................46  
Set message size ............................................................46  
Calls lists  
Caller Display / Calls lists.................................................33  
View new missed calls ....................................................33  
View and dial from a calls list ..........................................34  
Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook ......................34  
Send a text message to a Calls list number .......................34  
Delete an entry .............................................................35  
Delete all entries............................................................35  
Using additional handsets  
Registering an additional handset...................................47  
Select a base .................................................................48  
De-register a handset ....................................................48  
Internal calls..................................................................49  
Call another handset ......................................................49  
Transfer a call.................................................................49  
3-way conference call....................................................49  
Call Waiting ............................................................... 36  
BT Services  
BT Helpline....................................................................37  
BT 118500 (Directory Enquiries) ....................................37  
Call Divert on/off/check ................................................38  
Call Waiting on/off/check ..............................................38  
Add or edit an entry.......................................................38  
Dial a stored entry..........................................................39  
Delete an entry..............................................................39  
Delete all entries............................................................39  
Help.......................................................................... 50  
General information  
Safety information.........................................................56  
Cleaning........................................................................56  
Environmental...............................................................56  
Product disposal instructions .........................................57  
Guarantee .....................................................................57  
Returning your phone....................................................58  
How many telephones can I have? ..................................58  
R&TTE ...........................................................................58  
Declaration of Conformance ...........................................58  
Connecting to a switchboard ..........................................58  
Inserting a pause ...........................................................58  
Recall............................................................................58  
Text messaging  
Subscribe to the text messaging service ..........................40  
Cost of the fixed line service ...........................................40  
Send a text message ......................................................40  
Receiving and reading text messages ..............................41  
Read a new message......................................................42  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Getting started  
WARNING  
Location  
Do not place your BT Synergy 5100 in the  
bathroom or other humid areas.  
You need to place your BT Synergy 5100 base within 2 metres of the mains  
power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.  
Handset range  
The BT Synergy 5100 has a range of up to 300  
metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight  
between the base and handset. Any obstruction  
between the base and handset will reduce the  
range significantly. With the base indoors and  
handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will  
normally be up 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 Synergy 5100 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  
Setting up  
The  
icon on your handset indicates when you  
are in range. When out of range of the base the  
icon will flash and the out-of-range tone will  
sound every minute. This tone is repeated until  
you move back into range.  
Connect the base  
1. Plug the mains power cable into the socket marked on the underside of  
the base and plug the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch  
the power on.  
IMPORTANT  
The telephone cable is pre-installed in the base but do not connect the other  
end to the telephone wall socket yet.  
The base station must be plugged into the mains  
power at all times. Do not connect the telephone  
line cord into the wall socket until the handset is  
fully charged. Only use the power and telephone  
cables supplied with the product.  
Telephone line cord  
(pre-installed)  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Getting started  
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2. Make sure the battery ribbon is  
laying flat inside the compartment  
and insert the two batteries supplied  
observing the polarity markings  
(+ and -).  
Battery low warning  
If the icon flashes in the external display  
you will need to recharge the handset before  
you can use it again.  
During charging, the  
the display.  
icon will scroll in  
3. Attach the battery compartment  
cover by sliding the ends into the  
holes inside the compartment,  
Battery performance  
In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should  
give about 10 hours talk time or 100 hours  
standby time on a single charge.  
pressing down and pushing the other  
end along until it clicks into place.  
Note that new batteries do not reach full capacity  
until they have been in normal use for several  
days.  
4. Place the handset on the base to  
charge for at least 24 hours. The red  
charging light comes on. When the  
handset is fully charged the display  
To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave  
the handset off the base for a few hours at a time.  
Running the batteries right down at least once a  
week will help them last as long as possible.  
shows the  
icon.  
5. After 24 hours, plug the telephone  
line cord from the base into the  
telephone wall socket.  
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. New batteries are  
available from the BT Synergy Helpline on  
0800 145 6789*.  
Setting up for multiple packs  
If you have purchased a multiple pack, this process will need to be carried out  
for all handsets and chargers:  
After charging your handset for the first time,  
subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a  
day. Batteries and handset may become warm  
during charging. This is normal.  
1. Plug the mains power cable into the socket marked on the underside of  
the charger.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Getting started  
2. Insert the batteries as described previously above.  
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for at least 24 hours. When the  
handset is fully charged the  
icon will indicate that it is fully charged.  
Your BT Synergy 5100 is ready for use.  
Date and time  
Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service,  
the date and time is set automatically for all handsets when you receive  
your first call. The date and time is recorded with each call you receive.  
If you do not have a Caller Display service you can set the date and  
time manually. Please see page 30 for these instructions.  
Removing the batteries  
If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open the battery  
compartment cover and pull the ribbon away from the handset to release  
the batteries.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Getting to know your phone  
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Handset buttons  
Redial/Up  
In standby, press to open and scroll through  
the Redial list, page 16.  
In talk mode, press to increase volume.  
In menu mode, press to scroll  
through the options.  
Option button (right)  
When storing an entry in the phonebook, press  
and hold to enter a Pause, page 58.  
Press to select options displayed on screen.  
In menu mode, press to step back one screen.  
In standby, press namesto open the  
phonebook menu.  
Option button (left)  
Press to open the Menu.  
Press to select options displayed on screen.  
End call/ Power on/off  
Press to end a call, page 14.  
In menu mode, press to return to standby.  
In standby, press and hold to switch the handset  
off. When off, press to switch the handset  
back on, page 14.  
Talk/Handsfree  
In standby mode, press to make and receive calls,  
page 14.  
In talk mode, press to switch handsfree on and  
off, page 15.  
Down/Phonebook  
In standby, press to open and scroll through the  
Names list, page 17.  
In talk mode, press to reduce volume.  
In menu mode, press to scroll through  
the options.  
*
Press and hold to switch between Tone  
and Pulse dialling, page 25.  
#/Lock  
Press and hold to lock the keypad, page 16.  
To unlock, select Unlockand follow  
the on screen instructions.  
R (Recall)  
For use with switchboard/PBX and  
BT Calling Features.  
Intercom  
Used for internal calls, page 49.  
0
To insert a space.  
Microphone  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Getting to know your phone  
Standby screen  
Charger  
Range indicator  
Flashes when out of  
range or not registered  
Battery status  
Scrolls when charging  
Handset number  
SYNERGY 1  
MENU  
NAMES  
Handset name  
Display icons  
Displayed in standby mode to indicate handset  
is in range of the base. Flashes if you move out  
of range.  
Displayed in handsfree talk mode.  
An alarm is set.  
The keypad is locked.  
Shows handset battery status.  
You have SMS text messages.*†  
You have missed calls.*†  
Scrolls when the handset is charging.  
Handset ringer volume is Off.  
* For this feature to work you must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A fee may be payable.  
The number underneath the icon indicates the number of messages or the number of missed calls received.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Getting to know your phone  
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Base  
Find  
Press to ring all registered  
handsets, helpful for finding a  
missing handset, page 16.  
SIM Card slot  
See page 20.  
Battery charging light (red)  
Power / In use light (green)  
On=handset charging on base.  
On=power on.  
Flashes=base in use.  
Option buttons  
Navigating the menus  
Press to select the option displayed  
on the screen.  
Your BT Synergy 5100 has an easy to use menu system.  
Options  
Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the  
following page.  
MENU  
NAMES  
When the handset is switched on and in standby:  
1. Press menUto open the main menu.  
2. Then use  
or  
buttons to scroll through the available options.  
3. Press the selectoption button to select a menu option or the Backoption  
button to go back to the previous screen.  
To return to the previous menu level, press Back.  
To exit the menu and return to standby press  
.
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the  
handset returns to standby automatically.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Getting to know your phone  
Menu map  
TExT MESSAGING  
WRITE MESSAGE  
INBOX  
DRAFTS  
OUTBOX  
TEMPLATES  
DELETE MESSAGES  
TEXT SETTINGS  
CALLS LISTS  
AGENDA  
ADD EVENT  
The following options BT 118500  
will only be displayed  
once an event has  
been stored:  
ADD EVENT  
SHOW DETAILS  
EDIT EVENT  
NETWORk SERvICES  
BT HELPLINE  
CLOCk & ALARM  
DATE & TIME  
ALARM  
MISSED CALLS  
RECEIVED CALLS  
DIALLED CALLS  
DELETE CALLS  
DIVERT ON  
TIME FORMAT  
DIVERT OFF  
DIVERT CHECK  
C WAIT ON  
C WAIT OFF  
C WAIT CHECK  
SEND AS A TEXT  
DELETE EVENT  
DELETE ALL EVENTS  
Character map  
Button  
Lowercase  
Uppercase  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
*
.
,
-
?
!
¡
¿
æ
é
@
à
: ;  
ç
/
1
a
d
g
j
b
c
f
i
2
ä
å
A
D
G
J
B
E
C
F
I
2
3
Ä
É
Æ
Å
Ç
e
h
3
4
è
ì
H
4
k
l
5
K
L
5
m
p
t
n
o
6
ö
ø
ò
ñ
M
P
N
O
6
Ö
Ø
Ñ
q
r
s
7
ù
ß
ü
Q
U
R
V
Y
S
8
Z
7
Ü
9
u
v
8
T
w
0
x
y
z
9
W
X
(= space)  
bring up symbol table (in SMS text editing mode)  
short press to switch between Abc, abc, ABC and 123 mode  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Getting to know your phone  
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SETTINGS  
SET HANDSET  
RINGTONE  
RINGER VOLUME  
RECEIVER VOLUME  
HANDSET NAME  
LANGUAGE  
SCREENSAVER  
LIGHT TIMEOUT  
AUTO TALK  
REGISTRATION  
REGISTER HANDSET  
SELECT BASE  
NAMES menu  
From menu in standby:  
SEARCH  
Press names  
during a call:  
Phonebook list  
is displayed.  
ADD ENTRY  
SHOW DETAILS  
EDIT ENTRY  
DE-REGISTER  
ADD ENTRY  
COPY PHONEBOOK  
DIALLING CODES  
MEMORY STATUS  
DELETE PHONEBOOK  
DELETE ENTRY  
Press  
in standby:  
KEY BEEP  
PABX ACCESS CODE  
SET BASE  
RINGTONE  
PHoneBookemPtYwill  
be displayed if no entries are  
stored.  
RINGER VOLUME  
DIALLING MODE  
RING PRIORITY  
RECALL MODE  
FIRST RING  
Select oPtionsand the  
following list is displayed:  
SHOW DETAILS  
SEND MESSAGE  
EDIT ENTRY  
SYSTEM PIN  
MASTER RESET  
COPY ENTRY  
RINGTONE  
DELETE ENTRY  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Using the phone  
When you make a call, the green In Use light on  
the base flashes.  
Switch the handset on / off  
1. In standby, press and hold  
to switch the handset off.  
Call timer  
Your handset will automatically time the duration  
of all external calls. The handset display shows  
the call duration both during and for a few  
seconds after your call.  
When off, press  
to switch back on, or put the handset back on its base.  
Make a call  
During a call, you can open the phonebook by  
pressing names.  
1. Press  
.
Out of range warning  
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.  
When the handset moves out of range of the  
base, the screen shows searcHingthe  
flashes and the handset gives a warning beep.  
Preparatory dialling  
If you are on a call, the line will hang up.  
Move back within in range. The handset will  
automatically re-connect to the base.  
1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press clearto delete the  
last digit.  
Auto Talk  
If auto talk is set to ON you can just pick the  
handset up to answer a call.  
2. Press  
to dial.  
If you have switched auto talk off, you will need  
to press  
as well.  
End a call  
1. Press  
Auto Talk ON is the default setting. To switch  
Auto Talk on and off, see page 24.  
.
Receive a call  
When you receive an external call, the phone rings. The display shows  
externalcalland the caller’s number or, if the number matches an entry  
stored in the phonebook, the name is displayed.  
To answer the call:  
1. If your handset is on the base and Auto Talk is on, pick up the handset.  
Or  
If your handset is on the base and Auto Talk is off, pick up the handset and  
press  
.
Or  
If your handset is off the base, press  
.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Using the phone  
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There are 8 volume settings, the default setting  
is level 1.  
Adjust the earpiece /receiver volume  
1. During a call, press  
the level.  
or  
to increase the volume. The display shows  
Secrecy  
Secrecy  
During a call, you can use the secrecy  
function to talk to someone nearby without  
your caller hearing.  
1. During a call, press secrecY. The display shows secrecYonand your caller  
cannot hear you.  
2. Press offto return to your caller.  
Make a handsfree call  
1. Dial the number then press  
2. Press again. The  
handset loudspeaker.  
.
Handsfree  
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without  
holding the handset. It also enables other people  
in the room to listen to your conversation over  
the loudspeaker.  
icon is displayed and you hear your call over the  
Press  
to switch the call between the earpiece and the loudspeaker.  
to end the call.  
During a handsfree call, press  
change the volume.  
or  
to  
3. Press  
Answer a call handsfree  
When the phone rings:  
1. Press twice to answer the call.  
Switch to handsfree during a call  
1. During a call: press  
to put the call on the loudspeaker. To switch handsfree  
off and return the call to the earpiece, press  
again.  
Redial the last number called  
Redial  
The last 20 telephone numbers called are  
saved to a redial list. You can then select any  
of the numbers to redial, delete or copy to the  
phonebook.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
the last number you called is highlighted.  
to dial.  
Redial numbers can be up to 32 digits long.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Using the phone  
Redial a number from the redial list  
1. Press the last number you called is displayed.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
or  
to scroll to the number you want.  
to dial.  
Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook  
Please see page 34 for instructions, “Copy a Calls list number to the  
phonebook”, and select the Dialled calls option.  
Delete a redial number/delete all redial  
Please see page 35 for instructions and select the DialleDcallsoption.  
keypad lock  
You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used  
accidentally while carrying it around.  
To lock the keypad  
1. Press and hold  
. The  
icon is displayed.  
You will be able to dial the emergency numbers  
999 and 112.  
To unlock the keypad:  
1. Press Unlock. Display shows Press#toUnlockkeYs.  
Important  
When the keypad is locked you can still answer  
incoming calls and operate the handset as  
normal. When the call is ended, the keypad lock  
comes on again.  
2. Press  
within a second.  
Paging/Find handset  
You can alert a handset user that they are wanted  
or locate a missing handset.  
1. Press  
on the base. All handsets registered to the base will ring and display  
Pagingcall.  
Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset.  
2. Press  
on the base again to stop the ringing or, on any handset, press stoP  
or any button on the handset to stop all handsets ringing.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Using the phone  
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You can store up to 250 names and numbers  
in the phonebook. Names can be up to 12  
characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. You  
can also select different ring tones for phonebook  
entries.  
250 Name and number phonebook  
Store a name and number  
When storing a name the first character is upper  
case and the rest lower case.  
1. From standby, press names. The phonebook menu is displayed.  
To change the case manually, press  
To store Pause, press and hold  
.
2. searcHis highlighted. Scroll  
3. Enter the name and press ok.  
4. Enter the number and press save.  
to aDDentrYand press select.  
.
To store a Recall, press  
(this can only be  
done for timeDBreak).  
5. Scroll  
or  
to the ringtone you want and press select. The display  
Store a name and number  
If you subscribe to a Caller Display Service and  
want the name of your caller displayed instead  
of the number service, enter the full telephone  
number including the dialling code .  
shows <name>saveDand returns to the phonebook menu.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
You can store multiple entries with the same  
name but, to prevent unnecessary duplicates,  
only store the same number once.  
view an entry  
1. Press  
2. Scroll  
. The first entry is displayed.  
or to the entry you want or search alphabetically.  
Entering names  
Use the keypad letters to enter  
names, e.g. to store TOM:  
3. Press oPtions. The display highlights sHowDetails.  
4. Press selectto display the name, number and ringtone.  
5. Press Dialto call the number or Backto return to the previous level.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
once to enter T.  
three times to enter O.  
once to enter M.  
Writing tips  
Press clearto delete the last character or digit.  
Dial an entry  
Press  
or  
to move backwards or forwards  
1. In standby, press  
. The first entry is displayed.  
through character/digits.  
2. Scroll  
3. Press  
or  
to the entry you want or search alphabetically.  
Press  
Press  
Use  
to switch between upper and lower case.  
to insert a space.  
or for other punctuation characters.  
to dial the displayed number.  
You must enter a name to go with a number or  
the entry will not be saved.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Using the phone  
Search alphabetically  
Edit a name and number  
Press  
1. Press  
2. Scroll  
.
Or  
or  
to the entry you want.  
to eDitentrYand press select.  
Press names.  
searcHis highlighted. Press select.  
The list of entries is displayed.  
3. Press oPtionsand scroll  
4. Press clearto delete characters, use the keypad to enter new ones then  
Enter the first letter of the name you want. The  
first name beginning with that letter is displayed.  
press ok.  
Scroll  
with that letter.  
to view any other entries beginning  
5. Press clearto delete digits, use the keypad to enter new ones then  
press save.  
Open the phonebook during a call.  
1. During your conversation, press names.  
6. Scroll  
the entry.  
or  
to the ringtone you want and press selectto save  
2. Use the menu to select aDDentrY,  
sHowDetails, eDitentrYor  
DeleteentrY.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Edit ringtone  
1. Press  
2. Scroll  
.
or  
to the entry you want.  
to ringtoneand press select.  
to the ringtone you want and select okto save the entry.  
3. Press oPtionsand scroll  
4. Scroll or  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Delete an entry  
1. Press  
2. Scroll  
.
or  
to the entry you want.  
to DeleteentrYand press select.  
3. Press oPtionsand scroll  
4. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Using the phone  
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Delete entire phonebook  
1. Press names.  
2. Scroll  
or  
to DeletePHoneBookand press select.  
3. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Copy an entry to another handset  
When you have more than one handset  
registered to your BT Synergy 5100 base, you can  
copy entries between handsets.  
1. Press  
2. Scroll  
.
or  
to the entry you want.  
to coPYentrYand press select.  
3. Press oPtionsand scroll  
4. toHanDsetis displayed. Press select.  
5. Available handsets are displayed. Scroll  
or  
to the handset you  
want and press select. coPYPHoneBook?is prompted on the receiving  
handset. Press Yesto accept or noto cancel. When completed the display  
shows 1entrYcoPieD.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Copy the entire phonebook to another handset  
At the handset you are copying from:  
1. Press names.  
In just a few minutes, you can copy all your  
phonebook contacts to another handset.  
Memory status  
You can check how much of the phonebook  
memory is available.  
2. Scroll  
to coPYPHoneBookand press select.  
1. Press names.  
3. toHanDsetis displayed. Press select.  
2. Scroll  
select.  
to memorYstatUsand press  
4. Available handsets are displayed. Scroll  
or  
to the handset you  
want and press select. When completed the display shows the number  
3. Display shows the number of UseDand  
freeentries.  
of entries copied.  
4. Press Backto return to the previous  
menu level.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
At the receiving handset:  
The display shows coPYPHoneBook?Press Yesto begin copying or  
noto cancel.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Using the phone  
Important  
Copy an entry to a SIM card  
Make sure your numbers are stored on the SIM  
card and not just on the mobile itself, otherwise  
copying will not work.  
1. Insert the SIM card into the SIM READER slot on the side of the base.  
2. Press  
3. Scroll  
4. Scroll  
to open the phonebook list then press oPtions.  
to coPYentrYand press select.  
to tosimand press select.  
While SIM copying is taking place do not  
replace the handset on the base as this will  
stop the transfer.  
However, if an incoming call is received, the  
copying process is cancelled so that the call can  
be taken.  
5. If requested, enter your SIM PIN then press ok.  
The PIN number will be displayed as asterisks for  
security reasons.  
6. Display shows Please wait...x%as it copies entries from the SIM.  
When completed the display shows <name>coPieD.  
If the memory becomes full during copying from  
a SIM , the display shows memorYfUllnot  
allcoPieD.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Most SIM cards are supported, but if the SIM  
Card format is not compatible, the display shows  
simformatnotsUPPorteD.  
Copy all entries to or from a SIM card  
1. Insert the SIM card into the SIM READER slot on the side of the base.  
2. Press names.  
When copying from a SIM only the first  
12 characters of each name are copied and  
the first 24 digits in a number are copied.  
3. Scroll  
4. Scroll  
to coPYPHoneBookand press select.  
to either fromsimor tosimand press select.  
If an entry with a duplicate number is found,  
the entry will not be copied.  
5. If requested, enter your SIM PIN then press ok.  
PleaseinsertsimcarDwill be displayed if  
you have not already inserted a SIM card into  
the base.  
6. Display shows coPYingand the name of each entry. When completed the  
display shows the number of entries.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Using the phone  
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Local code  
Change the dialling code  
The Dialling Codes function automatically  
converts SIM entries beginning with international  
dialling codes to the local code. For example,  
on a SIM card, + is the international code and  
44 is the country code. These will be replaced  
automatically by the local code 0 so that a  
number beginning +44207 will be converted  
to 0207.  
1. Press names.  
2. Scroll  
to DiallingcoDesand press select.  
to the part of the dialling code you need to change,  
3. Scroll  
international, coUntrYor localand press select.  
4. Enter the new code and press save.  
You should not normally need to alter this setting  
if you are using your BT Synergy in the UK and  
your mobile to call UK numbers. If this is not the  
case, then please call the BT Synergy Helpline for  
assistance on 0800 145 6789*.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Handset settings  
You can set different ringtones for external calls  
and internal calls.  
Handset ringtone  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
Select from 20 handset ringtones.  
You will hear a sample ring for each one you  
highlight (if the ringer is not switched off).  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. ringtoneis highlighted. Press select.  
4. Press  
or  
to highlight externalcallor internalcalls.  
Press selectto confirm.  
5. Scroll  
or  
to highlight the ringtone you want.  
6. Press selectto confirm.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Handset ringer volume  
The handset has 5 ringer volume settings  
plus Off.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
If the volume is set to Off the icon is displayed.  
The default setting is level 5.  
3. Scroll  
to ringervolUmeand press select.  
or to display the volume level you want.  
4. Press  
Press selectto confirm.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Receiver volume  
This sets the standard volume level for the  
handset earpiece. There are 8 levels to  
choose from.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Scroll  
to receivervolUmeand press select.  
or to display the volume level you want.  
4. Press  
Press selectto confirm.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Handset settings  
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If you are using more than one handset with  
Handset name  
your BT Synergy 5100 base, you can give each  
handset a personalised name to easily distinguish  
between the handsets.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Scroll to HanDsetnameand press select.  
A name can be up to 10 characters long.  
4. Use the keypad to enter the name and press save.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Display language  
The available languages include: English,  
Francais, Deutsch, Italiano and Espanol.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Scroll  
4. Scroll  
to langUageand press select.  
or to the language you want and press select.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Light timeout  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
Set how long the backlight stays on after the last  
button press.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Scroll  
4. Scroll  
to ligHttimeoUtand press select.  
or to set the timeout period you want then press select.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Handset settings  
Auto talk  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Scroll  
4. Scroll  
to aUtotalkand press select.  
or to onor offthen press select.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
key beep  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Scroll  
4. Scroll  
to keYBeePand press select.  
or to offor onthen press select.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
PABx access code  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. setHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Scroll  
4. Scroll  
to PaBxaccesscoDeand press select.  
or to on, offor setcoDethen press select.  
If you select setcoDe, enter the switchboard access code e.g. 9 then  
press save.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Base settings  
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Select from 5 base ringtones.  
Base ringtone  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. Scroll  
to setBaseand press select.  
3. ringtoneis highlighted. Press select.  
You will hear a sample ring for each one you  
highlight (if the ringer is not switched off).  
4. Scroll  
or  
to highlight the ringtone you want.  
5. Press selectto confirm.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Base ringer volume  
The base has 5 ringer volume settings plus Off.  
The default setting is level 5.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
to setBaseand press select.  
to ringervolUmeand press select.  
or to display the volume level you want.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
4. Press  
Press selectto confirm.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Dialling mode  
Your BT Synergy 5100 is pre-set to Tone dialling.  
You should not normally need to change this  
setting. The dial mode options are Tone (Time  
Break/Earth) or Pulse (Earth).  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
to setBaseand press select.  
to DiallingmoDeand press select.  
or to highlight PUlseor tonethen press select  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
4. Press  
to confirm.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Base settings  
When you have more than one handset  
registered to your base, you can set one handset  
to ring before the other handsets. This allows one  
handset user to answer all incoming first, like a  
receptionist.  
Ring priority  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
4. Press  
to setBaseand press select.  
Choose allHanDsetsif you want all handsets  
to ring at the same time or selectHanDset  
to nominate a handset to ring two times before  
the others.  
to ringPrioritYand press select.  
or  
to highlight allHanDsetsor selectHanDsetthen  
The default setting is allHanDsets.  
press select.  
If you choose selectHanDsetall available handsets are displayed. Scroll  
or  
to highlight the handset you want then press select.  
Scroll  
select.  
or  
to the number of rings you want to set 2, 4 or 6 and press  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Recall mode  
1. Press menU, scroll to settingsand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
4. Press  
to setBaseand press select.  
to recallmoDeand press select.  
or  
to highlight timeDBreakor eartHthen press select  
to confirm.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Base settings  
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First ring  
If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller  
Display service, your BT Synergy 5100 does not  
ring until the caller information has been received  
and displayed.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
4. Press  
to setBaseand press select.  
to firstringand press select.  
or to onor offthen press selectto confirm.  
However, if you want your handset to ring  
without waiting for the caller information to  
be displayed, set First Ring to On. Please note  
that this will mean the first ring you hear will  
be the default ringtone. This will change to any  
ringtone you have set once the caller information  
is displayed.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
System PIN  
The System PIN is used when changing certain  
settings and registration / de-registration. The  
default setting is 0000. You can change this to  
your own preferred number up to 8 digits.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
to setBaseand press select.  
to sYstemPinand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
When you enter a PIN the digits are shown as  
****.  
4. Enter the old PIN (original setting 0000) and press ok.  
5. Enter the new PIN and press ok.  
6. Re-enter the new PIN and press ok.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Restore default settings  
You can restore your BT Synergy 5100 to its  
default (original) settings.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to settingsand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
to setBaseand press select.  
It will not affect the phonebook, calls list or  
user’s data.  
to masterresetand press select.  
All handsets registered to the base wil  
be retained.  
4. Select Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
All text, handset and base settings will be reset.  
5. Enter the system PIN (original setting 0000) then press ok. The display will  
show resetcomPletethen return to standby.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Clock & alarm  
Date & time  
If you subscribe to your network’s caller display service, the base sets the date  
and time for all handsets whenever a call is received. You can manually set the  
time on an individual handset.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to clock&alarmand press select.  
2. Date&timeis highlighted, press select.  
3. Enter the date using the format DD/MM/YY and press save.  
4. Enter the time and press save.  
You can set the time to either 12 or 24 hour  
format, see page 29.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Set alarm  
When the alarm is set, the display shows  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to clock&alarmand press select.  
the  
icon.  
2. Scroll  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to alarmand press select.  
Each handset can have a different alarm setting.  
or  
to select onand press select.  
or  
to select once, mon-frior onDailYand  
press select.  
5. Enter the time you want the alarm and press save.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Alarm on /off  
Once an alarm has been set, you can switch the  
setting on or off.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to clock&alarmand press select.  
to alarmand press select.  
or to select onor off and press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Press  
If the alarm was set to oncethe  
will  
disappear froXm the screen.  
If set to onDailYor mon-frithe  
remain on the screen.  
will  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you are using the handset to make a call when  
the alarm ring is due, the  
a beep in the earpiece.  
flashes and you hear  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Clock & alarm  
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Set the time format to 12 or 24 hour setting.  
Time format  
Set the time format to 12 or 24 hour setting.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to clock&alarmand press select.  
to timeformatand press select.  
or to select 12HoUror 24HoUrand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Press  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Switch off alarm ring  
1. When the alarm goes off, press stoP.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Agenda  
Use your BT Synergy 5100 to remind you of  
details of up to five events such as birthdays,  
anniversaries or appointments. The entry can be  
up to 24 characters long.  
Add a new event  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to agenDaand press select.  
2. If no previous event is stored, aDDeventis highlighted press select.  
Or  
If events are already stored, they are listed. Press oPtions. aDDeventis  
highlighted. Press select.  
Up to 24 characters can be entered as the  
subject.  
3. Enter the subject and press save.  
4. Enter the date (DD/MM) and press save.  
5. Enter the time (HH:MM) and press save. If the current time format setting is  
12 hour, select am or pm by pressing  
or  
.
6. Press  
or  
to select silentor alarmand press select.  
If you press alarm:  
If you select a silent reminder, the event subject is  
displayed on screen but no alarm will sound.  
Scroll  
Scroll  
or  
or  
to select onceor annUallYand press select.  
to select when you want to receive the reminder at  
When the event memory is full, the display shows  
memorYfUll. You must delete an event before  
you can add a new one.  
eventtimeor 30minBefore, press select.  
Display shows saveD.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Switch off agenda ring  
1. The event is displayed. Press viewto stop the alarm and see the details of the  
event. Or press Backto stop the alarm and return to the standby screen. If no  
button is pressed, the alarm stops after one minute.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Agenda  
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Show agenda details  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to agenDaand press select.  
2. Stored events are displayed. If required, scroll  
to the event you want and  
press oPtions.  
3. Scroll  
to sHowDetailsand press select. The description, date and  
time of the reminder are displayed.  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Edit agenda  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to agenDaand press select.  
2. Stored events are displayed. If required, scroll  
to the event you want and  
press oPtions.  
3. Scroll  
to eDiteventand press select.  
4. Edit the subject and press save.  
5. Edit the date and time then press save.  
6. Press  
or  
to select silentor alarmand press select.  
If you press alarm:  
Scroll  
Scroll  
or  
or  
to select onceor annUallYand press select.  
to select when you want to receive the reminder at  
eventtimeor 30minBefore, press select.  
Display shows saveD.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Agenda  
Send agenda as a text message  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to agenDaand press select.  
2. Stored events are displayed. Scroll  
to the event you want and  
press oPtions.  
3. Scroll  
to senDasatextand press select.  
4. The event is displayed. Press oPtionsto select senDoption and enter a  
destination number.  
Delete agenda  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to agenDaand press select.  
2. Stored events are displayed. Scroll  
to the event you want and  
press oPtions.  
3. Scroll  
to Deleteeventand press select.  
4. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Delete all agendas  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to agenDaand press select.  
2. Stored events are displayed. Press oPtions.  
3. Scroll  
to Deletealleventsand press select.  
4. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Calls lists  
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IMPORTANT  
Caller Display  
If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, you will be able to see your  
caller’s number on your handset display (provided it is not withheld) prior to  
answering the call.  
To use Caller Display you must first subscribe  
to the service from your network provider.  
A quarterly fee may be payable. For more  
information on BT Calling Features call BT free on  
0800 800 150.  
To ensure the caller’s name is displayed, make  
sure you have stored the full telephone number,  
including the dialling code in the phonebook.  
If your caller’s name and number are stored in the phonebook and a name/  
number match is found, you will see the caller’s name on the display instead.  
Calls lists  
If the caller’s number is stored in the phonebook,  
the name assigned to it is displayed.  
Each handset can hold details of up to 30 answered or unanswered calls and 20  
dialled calls.  
If the number is unavailable, UnavailaBlewill  
be displayed.  
The caller’s details are stored in a Calls list whether you answered the call or  
not. When the list is full, and a new call is received, the oldest entry will be  
deleted automatically.  
If the call is from an international number,  
internationalwill be displayed.  
If the call is from the operator, oPeratorwill  
be displayed.  
If the call is from a payphone, PaYPHonewill  
be displayed.  
New calls alert  
If the call is from a ringback request,  
ringBackwill be displayed.  
When you have missed calls, the standby display shows YoUHavexnew  
misseDcalls. If you press Back, the message disappears and is replaced  
with the  
icon and the number of missed calls is displayed underneath.  
view new missed calls  
1. When you see the new calls alert, press view. You can now scroll  
or  
through the misseDcallslist.  
2. Press oPtions. sHowDetailsis highlighted. Press selectto see  
Use the  
and  
buttons to toggle between  
showing the number or the number plus the time  
and date.  
the details.  
3. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Calls list  
New calls in the calls list have a large dot next  
to them to indicate that they haven’t been  
viewed yet.  
view and dial from a Calls list  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to callslistsand press select. misseD  
callsis highlighted. Scroll  
or  
to choose misseDcalls,  
receiveDcallsor DialleDcalls.  
2. Press select. You can now scroll or  
through the list.  
3. Press oPtions. sHowDetailsis highlighted.  
4. Press selectto see the caller’s details.  
5. Press Dialto call the number.  
Use the  
and  
buttons to toggle between  
showing the number or the number plus the time  
and date.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to callsliststhen press select. misseD  
callsis highlighted.  
If required, scroll  
or  
to receiveDor DialleDcallsthen  
press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
or  
to the entry you want and press oPtions.  
to savenUmBer. Press select.  
See ‘Entering names’ and ‘Writing tips’  
on page 17.  
4. Enter a name then press ok. The number is displayed, press save.  
5. Scroll or to the ringtone you want and press select.  
If you need to edit the number, use clearto  
delete any unwanted digits, then enter new ones  
using the keypad.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Send a text message to a Calls list number  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to callsliststhen press select. misseD  
callsis highlighted. If required, scroll  
DialleDcallsthen press select.  
or  
to receiveDor  
See page 40 for more information on  
text messaging.  
2. Scroll  
or  
to the entry you want and press oPtions.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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3. Scroll  
to senDmessage. Press select.  
4. Write the message then press oPtions.  
5. senDis highlighted. Then press select. (You can save, insert a symbol,  
emoticon or template).  
6. The number is pre-entered on the Send to screen, press senDto send  
the message.  
7. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Delete an entry  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to callsliststhen press select. misseD  
callsis highlighted. If required, scroll  
or  
to receiveDor  
DialleDcallsthen press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
or  
to the entry you want and press oPtions.  
to Deletecall. Press select.  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Delete all entries  
1. Press menU, scroll  
to callslistthen press select. misseD  
You can delete all entries in an individual Calls list  
or all entries from all Calls lists.  
callsis highlighted. If required, scroll  
press select.  
or  
to Deletecalls  
2. Scroll  
or  
to highlight misseDcalls, receiveDcalls,  
DialleDcallsor allcalls. Press select.  
3. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Call Waiting  
You must subscribe to your network’s Caller  
Display service for Call Waiting to work. A  
quarterly fee may be payable.  
Call Waiting  
1. During a call, you hear a soft beep in the earpiece and the display shows the  
number of the caller or the name if it matches an entry in your phonebook. If  
these are not available, the display shows callwaiting.  
See page 38 for instructions on how to switch  
your Call Waiting service on or off.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to put your current caller on hold and speak to the new caller.  
again to switch between both callers.  
to finish the current call.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
BT Services  
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By selecting the BT Services menu you can access a range of useful pre-stored  
numbers and further BT Calling Features.  
IMPORTANT  
To use BT Services and BT Calling Features you  
must first subscribe (if required) to the relevant  
service from your network provider. A quarterly  
fee may be payable.  
Up to 22 entries are available in the Useful Numbers directory. The spare  
entries can be handy for storing important services such as the number of your  
Doctor or Dentist.  
Please note  
Some of these services are chargeable e.g.  
BT 118 500 and Call Divert.  
For more details on BT’s Calling Features, call BT  
free on 0800 800 150.  
Pre-stored BT Services numbers:  
If you are not connected to the BT network, some  
of these services may not be available. Please  
contact your network provider. Call Diversion  
services may allow other divert options. Check  
with your network provider for details.  
BT HELPLINE  
BT 118500  
DIVERT ON  
DIVERT OFF  
DIVERT CHECK  
C WAIT ON  
C WAIT OFF  
For further information, see the BT Calling  
Features user guide supplied when you subscribe  
to the services of your choice.  
C WAIT CHECK  
BT Helpline  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
to networkservicesand press select.  
2. BtHelPlineis highlighted. Press oPtions.  
3. sHowDetailsis highlighted. Press select.  
4. Press Dialto call.  
BT 118500 (Directory Enquries)  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
to networkservicesand press select.  
2. Scroll  
to Bt118500. Press oPtions.  
3. sHowDetailsis highlighted. Press select.  
4. Press Dialto call.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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BT Services  
Call Divert on/off/check  
If you use this feature you will pay for the cost of  
the diverted call.  
Call Divert will divert all incoming calls to another number of your choice.  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
2. Scroll to Diverton, Divertoffor DivertcHeck. Press oPtions.  
to networkservicesand press select.  
3. sHowDetailsis highlighted. Press select.  
4. Press Dialto call. Follow the spoken instruction, or listen for confirmation/  
status of your instructions.  
Call Waiting on/off/check  
Call Waiting lets you know if another person is  
trying to contact you while you are on a call. If  
a second caller rings you will hear a beep in the  
handset. Providing you have also subscribed to  
Caller Display, the screen will show the caller’s  
details.  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
to networkservicesand press select.  
2. Scroll to cwaiton, c waitoffor cwaitcHeck. Press oPtions.  
3. sHowDetailsis highlighted. Press select.  
4. Press Dialto call. Listen for confirmation of your instruction or hear the status  
See page 36 for instructions on how to use  
Call Waiting.  
of your callwaiting.  
Add or edit an entry  
You can edit existing entries or use an ‘empty’  
slot to enter your own preferred number in the  
Useful Numbers directory.  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
to networkservicesand press select.  
to the entry you want. Press oPtions.  
to eDitentrY. Press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
Names can be up to 12 characters and number up  
to 24 digits long.  
4. Enter the name you want and press save.  
5. Enter the number you want and press save.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
BT Services  
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Dial a stored entry  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
to networkservicesand press select.  
2. Scroll  
to the entry you want and press oPtions.  
3. sHowDetailsis highlighted. Press select.  
4. Press Dialto dial the number.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Delete an entry  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
to networkservicesand press select.  
to the entry you want and press oPtions.  
to DeleteentrYand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
4. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
Delete all entries  
1. Press menUthen scroll  
to networkservicesand press select.  
2. Press oPtions.  
3. Scroll  
to Deletealland press select.  
4. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Text messaging  
IMPORTANT  
Welcome to the BT text messaging service on your BT Synergy. Your BT Synergy  
5100 can send and receive text messages 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 text  
messaging and you must not withhold your  
telephone number.  
The fixed line text service is provided under BT’s terms and conditions for  
telephone service. These can be found by visiting the BT.com website at:  
A quarterly fee may be payable, please contact  
your network provider for more details.  
Some other network provider lines may not be  
compatible with this text messaging service.  
Subscribe to the text messaging service  
You may also send messages to landline phones  
that are NOT text 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 text message from your BT Synergy 5100 you will  
automatically be registered for the service.  
On receipt of your first text through the service, the system will send you  
a welcome text message back. You may also register by sending the word  
‘Register’ to 00000 upon which you will receive a confirmation message.  
Cost of the fixed line service  
There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to Caller Display).  
text message (depends upon your call package).  
Writing tips  
Press clearto delete incorrect characters.  
Send a text message  
Use or to move the cursor through the text, if  
you want to insert/delete text.  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed, press select.  
2. writemessageis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Use the keypad to enter your message.  
4. Press oPtions.  
Upper & lower case  
Press  
to switch between upper case ABC,  
lower case abc letters and numbers.  
Maximum number of characters in a text message  
is 160. The display shows a character countdown  
from 160 down to 0 (Unless message size is set to  
612 characters).  
If the text is unsuccessful, the message UnaBle  
tosenDwill be displayed.  
In order to send and receive text messages  
you must not withhold your number. On most  
networks if you normally withhold your number  
the 1470 prefix presents your number for you.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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senDis highlighted  
Press selectto send the message.  
Enter the phone number or press  
Search to open the phonebook  
Symbols  
then scroll to the number you want  
and press select. Now press senD.  
Or scroll  
or  
to:  
save  
Press selectto save the message in  
Emoticons  
the Drafts folder.  
insertsYmBol  
Press select. The symbol table is displayed.  
Press  
or  
to highlight the symbol you  
want then press insert.  
Do you have two text phone bases connected to  
the same phone line?  
If you have two text phone base stations plugged  
into one line, you are likely to experience  
problems receiving text messages. Normally, only  
one SMS enabled base unit (DECT or cordless) can  
be plugged into any line.  
insertemoticon  
inserttemPlate  
Press select. The Emoticon table is displayed.  
Press  
or  
to highlight the Emoticon  
you want then press Insert.  
Press select. The list of templates is displayed.  
If you do want to use two base units and still  
receive written text you must delete receive  
service centre number from one of the base  
stations. To do this on your BT Synergy 5100, see  
page 45. This will allow you to send text via either  
base station but texts will only be received on the  
product with the active receive centre number.  
Press  
or  
to highlight the Template you  
want then press insert.  
4. When sending a message, the display shows senDingmessagethen  
messagesent.  
If the base unit with the active receive centre  
number is a DECT product then all handsets  
registered to it will be able to receive text  
messages.  
Standard text entry  
With standard text entry you can enter a word by pressing each letter button a  
number of times to display the character you want on the screen. For example,  
to write the word “Hello”, press  
times and three times.  
Total number of messages  
Your BT Synergy 5100 can store up to a total of  
50 short messages across all handset Outboxes,  
Drafts boxes and Inboxes.  
twice,  
twice,  
three times,  
three  
Memory full alert  
If the text mailboxes are full when you attempt to  
write a new message the display shows memorY  
fUllDeletemessagesfor 2 seconds. You  
must delete messages before you can write and  
send a new one.  
Receiving and reading text messages  
When you receive a new text message, the icon is displayed along with YoU  
Havexnewmessages.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Text messaging  
Templates  
There are three pre-set templates  
Read a new message  
1. The Inbox is opened and the list of messages displayed. If you press Backthe  
Please call  
message is stored in the Inbox for reading later.  
I’ll be there at  
What time will you be home?  
2. In the Inbox scroll  
(to more recent messages) or  
(to earlier list of  
messages) through the list of messages.  
You can edit the templates, up to a maximum of  
32 characters.  
3. Highlight the message you want to read and press reaDor press Backto  
Receiving a call while writing a text  
If you are writing a text and you receive a call the  
text will be lost.  
return to Text messaging menu.  
4. Press  
to return to standby.  
Sent texts are stored in the Outbox  
Your BT Synergy’s outbox is like a redial list. It  
holds a copies of up to 5 sent messages. When  
the Outbox is full, a new message replace the  
oldest.  
Read, forward, delete, view and save numbers of texts in the Inbox  
When you see the new message alert, if you press Backthe message is stored  
Saved messages are stored in the Drafts box  
If you save a message to complete or send later it  
will be stored in the Drafts box. Only one message  
can be saved in each user’s Drafts box.  
in your Inbox so you can read it later.  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed. If you have new messages you  
will go straight to the Inbox, if not scroll  
2. Scroll or to the message you want and press reaD. Scroll  
through the message.  
to Inbox and press select.  
Received messages are stored in the Inbox.  
or  
3. Press oPtionsand scroll  
or  
to:  
rePlY  
Press select. Write your reply then press  
oPtionsand select senD.  
forwarD  
Press select. The message is displayed.  
Press oPtions. Display highlights senD.  
Press selectand enter a number or search for  
the number then press senD.  
messageDetails  
You can see who sent the message and then  
call them. Press selectthe sender’s number  
is displayed. Press Dialif you want to call  
the number.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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UsenUmBer  
To call the sender, press select. The display  
shows call. Press selectto call the sender  
OR to save the number, scroll  
to saveand  
press select. Enter a name and press ok, edit  
the number if required then press save. Scroll  
or  
to the ringtone and press select.  
The number is saved in the phonebook.  
Delete  
Press select. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
Edit or send texts in the Drafts box  
1. To open the Drafts box, press menU, textmessagingis displayed.  
Press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Press eDitto edit your message content.  
to Draftsand press select.  
4. Press oPtionsand scroll  
or  
to:  
senD  
Press selectto send the message. Enter the  
phone number or press searcHto open the  
phonebook then scroll to the number you want  
and press select. Press senD.  
save  
Press selectto save the message in the  
Drafts folder.  
insertsYmBol  
Press select. The symbol table is displayed.  
Press  
or  
to highlight the symbol you  
want then press insert.  
insertemoticon  
inserttemPlate  
Press select. The Emoticon table is displayed.  
Press or to highlight the Emoticon you want  
then press Insert.  
Press select. The templates list is displayed.  
Press  
or  
to highlight the Template you  
want then press insert.  
5. When sending a message, the display shows senDingmessagethen  
messagesent.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Text messaging  
Forward or delete texts in the Outbox  
1. To open the Outbox box, press menU, textmessagingis displayed.  
Press select. Scroll  
to oUtBoxand press select.  
2. Scroll  
Scroll  
or  
or  
to the message you want and press reaD  
through the message.  
3. Press oPtionsand scroll  
or  
to:  
forwarD  
Press select. The message is displayed.  
Press oPtions. Display highlights senD.  
Press selectand enter the number or press  
searcHto search the phonebook. When the  
number is entered, press senD.  
Delete  
Press selectthen press Yesto confirm or no  
to cancel.  
4. Press  
to return to standby.  
Edit templates  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed. Press selectscroll  
temPlatesand press select.  
2. Scroll or to the template you want and press oPtions.  
to  
Edit templates  
There are three pre-set templates  
Please call  
eDit  
Press select. Press clearto delete characters.  
I’ll be there at  
Enter your template text and press save.  
What time will you be home?  
Delete  
3. Press  
Press select. Press Yesto confirm or no  
to cancel.  
You can change the templates to your preferred  
message, up to a maximum of 32 characters.  
If you delete a template without replacing the  
text it is marked as Empty.  
to return to standby.  
All templates are restored if you reset your BT  
Synergy 5100 to its default settings, see page 27.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Text messaging  
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Selecting allmessageswill delete all  
messages stored in your Inbox, Outbox and  
Drafts box.  
Deleting texts  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed. Press selectscroll  
to  
Deletemessagesand press select.  
2. Scroll  
or  
to inBox, Drafts, oUtBoxor allmessagesand  
press select.  
3. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel.  
4. Press Backto return to standby.  
If you have more than one ‘Server Centre’  
stored on your BT Synergy 5100 you will need to  
select which one you want to use for sending  
(see next section).  
Service Centre numbers  
To send and receive text messages you need the telephone number of your  
Network’s text Centre. If you accidentally delete the Outgoing or Incoming  
Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your text  
Service to work. You can enter up to 4 Service Centre numbers – two incoming  
and two outgoing.  
The Send Centre number is: 1470P1709400.  
The Receive Centre is: 080058752.  
Add or change Service Centre numbers  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed. Press select, scroll  
or  
to textsettingsand press select.  
2. servicecentresis highlighted press select.  
3. Scroll  
or  
to receivecentresor senDcentreand  
press select.  
4. Scroll or  
to centre1or centre2and press select.  
5. Enter the number for the centre and press save.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Text messaging  
Set send centre  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed. Press select. Scroll  
or  
to textsettingsand press select.  
2. servicecentresis highlighted press select.  
3. Press selectagain to choose setsenDcentre.  
4. Scroll  
or  
to receivecentre1or receivecentre2or senD  
centre1 or senDcentre2and press select.  
5. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
When you receive a text message, the message  
alert tone will sound. These beeps can be  
switched on or off.  
Message alert tone  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed. Press select. Scroll  
to  
textsettingsand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
to messagealertand press select.  
or to onor offand press select.  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
A standard text message is 160 characters long.  
You can set a message to be up to 612 characters  
and the message will be sent as up to 4 linked  
messages each up to 160 characters long  
Set message size  
1. Press menU, textmessagingis displayed. Press select. Scroll  
to  
textsettingsand press select.  
2. Scroll  
3. Scroll  
to messagesizeand press select.  
or to highlight 160or 612characters, then press select.  
4. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Using additional handsets  
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You can use up to five BT Synergy additional handsets with your BT Synergy  
5100 base to extend your phone system without needing to install extension  
sockets for each new phone.  
Your BT Synergy 5100 handset can also be registered to up to 3 other bases.  
You can then select the base you would prefer to use.  
If you have purchased a BT Synergy 5100 multiple pack any additional  
handsets come pre-registered to the base.  
If you have purchased an additional handset separately you must register it to  
your BT Synergy 5100 base before it can be used.  
Registering an additional handset  
At the base:  
1. Press and hold  
for 3 seconds until the base Power / In use starts flashing.  
You have up to 60 seconds to register the handset.  
At the handset:  
1. If the handset is new and the display shows Pleaseregister. Press menU.  
The display shows registration. Press select.  
Or  
Default PIN code = 0000  
If the handset has already been registered to another base the standby  
display is shown. Press menU, scroll  
and press select.  
or  
to registration  
If registration is not successful first time,  
please repeat the process again incase the base  
registration period ran out of time.  
2. registerHanDsetis highlighted. Press select.  
3. Bases are displayed. If necessary, scroll or  
If there are already 5 handsets registered to  
the base, the registration will fail. You must de-  
register another handset before you can register  
the new one.  
to a new base you wish  
to register your BT Synergy 5100 handset to and press select.  
4. Enter the system PIN and press ok.  
5. The display shows searcHingBasex(where X is the chosen base number)  
then HanDsetregistereD.  
The handset is automatically assigned the next available handset number.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Using additional handsets  
Select a base  
If your BT Synergy 5100 handset is registered to more than one base, you can  
select which base to use.  
1. Press menU, scroll  
2. Scroll to selectBaseand press select.  
3. All base numbers are displayed. (In use) is added to bases where the handset  
or  
to registrationand press select.  
was previously registered to. Scroll  
or  
to the base you want and  
press select.  
4. Display shows searcHingBase….then the standby display for that base.  
Use one handset to de-register another. You  
cannot de-register the handset you are using.  
De-register a handset  
1. Press menU, scroll  
2. Scroll to De-register and press select.  
3. Enter the system PIN and press ok.  
4. Scroll or to the handset you want to de-register and  
press select.  
or  
to registrationand press select.  
Default PIN code = 0000  
5. Press Yesto confirm or noto cancel. The display confirms de-registration.  
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level or close the handset cover to  
return to standby.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Using additional handsets  
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Handset external display  
Internal calls  
When an internal call is received, the display  
shows Internal Call Handset X (where X is the  
calling handset) and the handset number.  
Call another handset  
If you have more than one handset registered to the base, you can make  
internal calls between two handsets.  
1. Press  
then the number (1-5) of the handset you want to call.  
2. Press okto dial.  
If the other handset does not answer, press enD  
to return to your original caller.  
Transfer a call  
You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base.  
During your call:  
1. Press  
then the handset number (1-5) you want.  
2. Press okto dial or press enDto cancel the calls request and return to the caller.  
3. When the other handset answers you can announce the caller.  
4. Press  
to complete the transfer or  
to switch back and forth between  
both callers.  
3-Way conference call  
You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal callers and  
1 external caller.  
During a call to an external caller:  
1. Press  
then the handset number (1-5) you want.  
2. Press okto dial.  
3. When the other handset answers you can announce the caller.  
4. Press Jointo begin the conference call. Display shows conferencecall.  
5. Press  
to hang up.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Help  
Phone does not work  
Have you installed the batteries correctly?  
Check that the mains power is correctly connected.  
No dial tone  
Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket?  
Check that the mains power is correctly connected to the base and to the handset charger(s).  
Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone.  
Cannot dial out or receive calls  
Check that the mains power is correctly connected.  
The batteries may need recharging.  
Has there been a power cut? If so, place the handset back on the base for 10 seconds and try again. If it still does not work  
disconnect the batteries and mains power for 10 minutes, then reconnect and try again.  
You have a dial tone, but the phone will not dial out  
You may need to change the dial mode from tone to pulse, see page 25.  
If you are connected to a switchboard, check whether you need to dial an access code.  
Handset does not ring  
The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 22.  
Check that the mains power is correctly connected.  
Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 47.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Help  
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No display  
The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge or replace the batteries.  
icon flashes  
Is the handset registered correctly to the base, see page 47.  
Check that the mains power is correctly connected.  
Check that the handset is within range of the base.  
The batteries are low, place the handset on the base/charger to recharge.  
icon not scrolling  
Try cleaning the charging contacts.  
Check that the mains power is correctly connected.  
You hear the busy tone when you press  
.
Make sure the handset is in range of the base.  
Another handset registered to your BT Synergy 5100 base may be on the line.  
No Caller Display number/name displayed  
Have you subscribed to a Caller Display service from your network provider, see page 33.  
The caller may have withheld their number.  
An exact name/number match was not found in your directory. Check that you have stored the full STD dialling code.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Help  
Cannot register a handset to a base  
You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Synergy 5100 base and you can register your BT Synergy 5100 handset to  
up to 4 bases. Check that you have not exceeded the limits.  
Check that you have entered the correct PIN number (default PIN 0000).  
Check that you are at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to avoid interference when registering.  
Base unit does not ring, but the lights are on  
Have you connected the telephone line correctly?  
Is the base ringer set to off?  
You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line. Call BT on 151 if you still experience problems.  
Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby  
Sometimes your BT Synergy 5100 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended  
that you place your BT Synergy 5100 at least one metre away from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any  
risk of interference.  
Customer Helpline  
If you are still experiencing difficulties please call the BT Synergy Helpline on 0800 145 6789*  
or email [email protected].  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
Help  
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Possible problems with text messaging  
You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service for text messaging to work and you must not withhold  
your number. Your network provider may charge you for these services. Please note some other network provider lines  
may not be compatible with this text messaging service.  
Text messages cannot be sent and screen displays Message Sending Failed  
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. See page 45 for instructions on how to enter the number.  
Cannot send text  
Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix (this is for BT lines. If you have another network provider  
please check the prefix number with them). In order to send and receive text messages you must not withhold your  
number. If you normally withhold your number the 1470 prefix presents your number for you.  
Cannot receive text  
You will not be able to receive text messages until you have first sent a message. The first message sent registers you with  
the text service.  
More than one text messaging product is plugged into the line. Remove other products.  
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 your caller’s number when you receive an incoming call.  
If you are using personal user areas please ensure you have given people your user area number and that they are entering  
it to the end of your telephone number when sending you a text message.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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Help  
Text has previously been sent and received but you are now only receiving voice spoken text messages, from number  
0845 6021111  
This may be due to your line being de-registered at the text service centre. All you need to do is text RESET 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 free.  
Further help and advice for text queries on BT lines:  
BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2,  
enter your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.  
BT Business Customers – call 152, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2,  
enter 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 non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business).  
Additional handsets are available from the Helpdesk on 0800 145 6789*.  
Billing enquiries  
Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill.  
Other functions and services available from the text messaging service  
By sending the following commands to the BT text self administration facility you can control functions and capabilities in  
your text phone and the way messages are handled.  
1. Press menUand scroll to textsettingsand press select.  
2. writemessageis highlighted. Press select.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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3. Use the keypad to type in the following commands (depending upon what you want to do):  
Opt out from receiving voice text messages.  
Turns off the opt out option.  
Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone.  
All incoming text is delivered as voice text.  
Turns off permanent voice text message delivery.  
4. Press oPtions. Display highlights senD.  
5. Enter the number 00000 then press senD.  
If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another  
fixed line phone  
Forces a message you send to be delivered as a voice text even though the recipient may have a text 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’.  
You keep hearing an error beep  
You have pressed the wrong button in a sequence. Check the prompts in the display or refer to instructions in this  
user guide.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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General information  
Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV  
and radio sets, clock/alarms and computers if placed too close.  
It is recommended that you place your product at least one metre  
away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.  
IMPORTANT  
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone call  
when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for  
access to emergency services.  
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion  
and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Dispose of batteries  
according to the instructions.  
This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched  
telephone networks and private switchboards in the United  
Kingdom.  
Cleaning  
Safety information  
Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a damp (not wet) cloth,  
or an anti-static wipe.  
Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Synergy 5100 range.  
Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee  
and may damage the telephone. The item code for the base mains  
power supply is 040497. The item code for the small mains power  
supply for the charger is 032765.  
Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never  
use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.  
Environmental  
Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare  
rechargeable batteries are available from the BT Synergy Helpline  
on 0800 145 6789*. There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are  
replaced by an incorrect type.  
Do not expose to direct sunlight.  
The handset may become warm when the batteries are being  
charged 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 open the handset (except to replace the handset batteries)  
or the base. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks.  
Contact the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* for all repairs.  
Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which  
generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air  
over its surfaces.  
Radio signal transmitted between the handset and base may cause  
interference to hearing aids.  
Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it  
in damp or humid conditions, such as bathrooms.  
It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert be sought  
before using this product in the vicinity of emergency/intensive care  
medical equipment.  
Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous  
conditions.  
It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check  
with a medical expert before using this product.  
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 during an electrical storm.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
General information  
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The conditions of this guarantee are:  
Product disposal instructions  
The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12  
month guarantee period.  
The symbol shown here and on the product means that the  
product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and  
should not be disposed with other household or commercial  
waste at the end of its working life.  
Proof of purchase is provided.  
The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed.  
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive  
(2002/96/EC) has been put in place to recycle products using best  
available recovery and recycling techniques to minimize the impact  
on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the  
increasing landfill.  
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.  
Product disposal instructions for residential users  
Within the 12 month guarantee period:  
When you have no further use for it, please remove any batteries  
and dispose of them and the product as per your local authority’s  
recycling processes. For more information please contact your local  
authority or the retailer where the product was purchased.  
Prior to returning your product, please read the Help section  
beginning on page 50 or contact the Helpline on 0800 145 6789*  
or email [email protected] for assistance. In the unlikely  
event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions  
for replacement or repair.  
Product disposal instructions for business users  
Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms  
and conditions of the purchase contract and ensure that this product  
is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.  
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.  
Guarantee  
We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair agent  
Your BT Synergy 5100 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from  
the date of purchase.  
Helpdesk Solutions on 0870 240 5029 or a local qualified repairer.  
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep  
your receipt.  
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  
BT Synergy 5100 or any component thereof, (other than batteries),  
which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of  
inferior workmanship or materials. Products over 28 days old from  
the date of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or repaired  
product.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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General information  
Returning your phone  
Declaration of Conformance  
If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will ask you to  
return the product. Where possible, pack the product in its original  
packaging. Please remember to include all parts, including the line  
cords, power supply units and the original batteries. (Please note  
that we cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in transit).  
Please obtain and keep proof of posting from the Post Office.  
Hereby, Suncorp Technologies declares that this BT Synergy 5100  
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant  
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Synergy 5100 is  
Connecting to a switchboard  
Technical information  
This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to  
the public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which  
support tone and pulse dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt  
please consult your service provider.  
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 BT Synergy 5100 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.  
Inserting a pause  
With some switchboards, after dialling the access code you may have  
to wait for a moment while the switchboard picks up an outside line  
so you will need to enter a pause in the dialing sequence.  
Any additional handsets and chargers that you register have a REN  
of 0.  
Press and hold  
to insert a pause (P) before entering the  
telephone number.  
You may also need to enter a pause when storing international  
numbers or charge card numbers.  
R&TTE  
This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the  
public telephone network and compatible switchboards.  
Recall  
This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the  
Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment  
Directive 1999/5/EC.  
You may need to use the recall function if you are connected to  
a switchboard/PBX (Private Branch Exchange), contact your PBX  
supplier for further information. The recall function is set to timed  
break recall and is also used for BT Calling Feature.  
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email [email protected]  
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BT & British Gas have joined forces to help our customers find new ways to save energy  
around the home, so we can all do our bit for the environment & save money too!  
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. Nothing in this publication forms  
any part of any contract.  
© British Telecommunications plc 2008.  
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.  
Registered in England No. 1800000.  
Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd.  
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