BT 3505 manual

B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Us e r G u i d e B T S YNERGY 3505 5675 BT Synergy 3505 UG [4] 11/11/03 4:02 PM Page 1[...]

Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Digital call quality with a range of up to 300 metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors (in ideal conditions). 50 Name and number phonebook. Use Caller Display to see who is calling and keep track of unanswered calls*. Operate the answering machine from the handset, base or any other t[...]

Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Y ou must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any proble[...]

Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Attach belt clips (optional) . . . . . . . . .11 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Base/Answering machine . . . . . . . . . .13 Di[...]

5 In this guide B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Di al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Copy to phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Delete entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Delete list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Call Wa[...]

Help Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . .60 Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 General information Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Return[...]

7 Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 WARNING Do not place your B T Synergy 3505 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The BT Synergy 3505 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and handset, e.g.[...]

between 0 and C until the day and time are set. 2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied. Then slide the battery compartment cover into place. 3. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 16 hours. The red Charging light comes on (the red Charging light stays on even when the batteries are full charged). The handset is pre-registere[...]

Set the day and time Y our B T Synergy 3505 automatically adds the day and time to all recorded messages and memos. On the handset: 1. Press ✔ twice . The display flashes TAM MENU . 2. Press and you hear “T o set day and time press Star, to hear day and time press Square.” 3. Press . Y ou hear “Please enter new day and time after the tone?[...]

Default settings for your BT Synergy 3505 Answering Machine Y our BT Synergy 3505 is now ready for use and the answering machine is set to ON. 10 Getting started B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Feature Setting Day/Time Sunday 12:01pm Answer Delay Y our answering machine will answer after 6 rings. Audible Message Alert T one OFF[...]

11 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Keep the charger connected to mains power at all times. If you have purchased a B T Synergy 3505 Multiple pack 1. Connect the mains power adaptor to the charger and switch on. Use the power supply with the red plastic end. 2. Insert the batteries and charge the handset for at least 16 hours. E[...]

Vo l 1 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Int C o n f M en u S e c r e c y 4 7 D E F W X Y Z T U V P Q R S M N O J K L G H I A B C C a l l s R e d i a l D i g i t a l C l a r i t y H a n d s f r e e R B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Getting to know your phone 12 V olume/Scroll/Redial/Calls list Adjust earpiece volume page 18 ; handset and base ring[...]

13 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Pag e Vol Stop S k ip Sk ip Play Ans. on off Messages Del DECT Digital Clarity BT Synergy 3505 Skip backward Lets you skip back through your messages and memos, page 44 . Switches the audible message alert on and off, page 44 . Used to select your Answer and Record outgoing message, page 41. A[...]

14 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Getting to know your phone Display icons – This is where the icons will appear. * For these features to work you must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display or Call Waiting Services. Standby screen T o change the name of your handset, e.g. BEDROOM, see page 26 . HS1 The handse[...]

15 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Navigating the menus Y our B T Synergy 3505 handset has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press to open the main menu then press and to scroll to the m[...]

16 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Menu map T AM MENU T AM MENU (flashes on display when in T AM menu) The handset announces settings. See page 47 . Phonebook List Add Delete Modify Setup Base Vol Base Mel Sel Base Del H/S PIN Code Priority Dial Mode Recall P ABX Default Handset Beep Ring Vol Ear Vol Int Mel Ext Mel Auto Ans Na[...]

B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 If you make a mistake when Preparatory dialling, press to delete the incorrect digit. Call timer The display shows the duration of all external calls, both during the call and for a few seconds after you hang up. When the handset is off and it is placed back on the base it will switch back on aut[...]

18 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Receiving calls When the phone rings, the display shows CALL and the EXT symbol flashes. 1. Press or if the handset is on the base, simply lift it up and speak. Earpiece volume During a call: 1. Press or to select volume 1 to 5. In standby: 1. Press then to display HANDSET . 2. Press then to d[...]

19 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 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. Make a call in handsfree 1. Dial the number then press . 2. Press to end the call. Answer a call in handsfree When the pho[...]

Any number entered during a call after a or will not be saved in the redial list. Redial The last 5 numbers called are stored in the redial list for quick and easy redialling. The name will be displayed instead of the number, if a name/number match is found in the phonebook (see page 21). The most recent number will be shown first. 1. Press repeate[...]

P aging Y ou can alert handset users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset. 1. Press on the base. The handset(s) rings and the display flashes I N T # # # # . 2. Press to stop the paging ring Or Press any button on the handset. Phonebook Y ou can store up to 50 names and numbers in the Phonebook. Names can be up to 8 characters long and [...]

Phonebook with Caller Display If you subscribe to a Caller Display service, and want the names in your Phonebook displayed instead of the phone numbers, you must store the full telephone number including the full dialling code. Insert a ‘pause’ in a stored number Y ou may need to enter a pause when storing international numbers, charge card num[...]

Edit an entry 1. Press to display PHONEBK . 2. Press then to scroll to MODIFY . 3. Press then or to scroll to the entry you want to edit and press . 4. Edit the name, using to delete characters and the keypad to enter new ones then press . The number is displayed. 5. Edit the number, using to delete digits and the keypad to enter new ones then pres[...]

B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Handset settings Keypad beeps When you press a button on your handset, you hear a beep. Y ou can switch the beeps on and off. 1. Press then to display HANDSET . 2. Press to display BEEP . 3. Press to display KEYTONE then press . 4. Press or to select ON or OFF then press to confirm. 5. Press and [...]

25 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 If you press any button (except and while the keypad lock is on, the display flashes PRESS 89* . 8 External/Internal ringer melody Y ou can set different melodies for internal and external calls. There are 5 melodies to choose from. 1. Press then to display HANDSET . 2. Press then to display e[...]

26 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Auto talk When the handset it on the base, you can answer a call just by picking it up. When auto talk is switched off, you will always have to press to answer a call. The default setting is On. 1. Press then to display HANDSET . 2. Press then to scroll to AUTO ANS and press . 3. Press or to s[...]

27 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 T o return the handset to English: 1. Press then three times . 2. Press then seven times . 3. Press then or until ENGLISH is displayed and press to confirm. Language Y ou can change the language used on the handset display. Choose from English, Francais, Deutsch, Nederl, Italiano, Espanol, Por[...]

28 Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Base settings Ringer volume Select from volumes 1 to 5 or turn the ringer off completely if you do not want to be disturbed. 1. Press then to display SETUP . 2. Press the display shows BASE VOL , press . 3. Press or to select VOLUME 1 to 5 or VOL OFF (you will hear a sample ring) and p[...]

29 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 IMPOR TANT If you change the base PIN, keep a record of new number by writing in the space provided on page 71. Y ou need your base PIN for registering handsets and for some other optional settings. The original PIN setting is 0000. Select a base If a handset it registered to more than one bas[...]

30 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Default settings Y ou can reset your BT Synergy 3505 to its original/default settings. 1. Press then to display SETUP . 2. Press then to display DEFAULT and press . Display shows PIN? 3. Enter the 4-digit base PIN and press . The display flashes BASE 1 and then SYNERGY HS 1 . Y our BT Synergy [...]

31 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Handset default settings are: Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handset & base ringer volume . . . . . 3 Internal and External handset & base melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0000 Han[...]

Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Caller Display and Call W aiting IMPOR TANT T o use Caller Display and Call Waiting you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A quarterly fee is payable. For more information on B T Calling Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150. Caller information not available [...]

33 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Once stored in the phonebook, the entry will be deleted from the calls list. 2. Press to display the caller’s number, press again to see the time and date of the call. 3. Press repeatedly to return to the calls list or press and hold to return to standby. Dial a calls list number 1. Press to[...]

34 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Delete an entry 1. Press to open the calls list then scroll or to the entry you want and press . 2. Press until the display shows ADD then press or to display DELETE? 3. Press and the entry is deleted. Delete the entire list 1. Press to open the Calls list then press . DEL ALL is displayed. 2.[...]

35 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Y ou can use to switch back and forth between the two calls without disconnecting either. The second caller is only charged for their call from the moment you answer, not while they are waiting for your initial contact. Accept a Call Waiting call If, during a call, you hear the call waiting be[...]

Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Section Using the answering machine 36 Y our B T Synergy 3505 can digitally record up to 12 minutes of messages. Each message can be up to a maximum of 3 minutes long. Y ou can also record memos for other users of your phone. Y ou can operate your BT Synergy 3505 from the base, the handse[...]

37 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off. C - 0 (flashing) Day/Time needs to be set. 0 - 9 Answer machine ON, 0-9 messages. 9 (flashing) 10-59 messages. Indicating more than 9 messages are stored. – alternating with 0 - 9 Power on, but answering machine OFF . Display flashes between a dash and the [...]

38 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Switch on/off When first connected to the mains, your BT Synergy 3505 is set to ON and Answer and Record. 1. Press . The machine confirms the setting by announcing “ Answer on, your outgoing message is…. ” or “ Answer off”. L oudspeaker volume V olume for message playback, ranges fro[...]

39 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 During recording, r flashes on the base display. During playback P flashes. The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone.” Answer Only This does not allow your caller to leave a message. The pre-recorded message is[...]

40 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Y our message is played back and the menu is announced again. 5. Press and hold to return to standby. Record your own Answer Only message Y our message can be up to the maximum recording capacity available of 12 minutes. It replaces the pre- recorded Answer Only outgoing message, but it is pos[...]

41 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Check the outgoing message Via the base: 1. Press . The unit will announce “ Answer on, your outgoing message is”, and play your current outgoing message or, “ Answer off” . If this happens, press again and your outgoing message will be played. Via the handset: 1. Pick up the handset a[...]

42 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 T o set Answer Only, press . P / 2 will flash alternately in the display. Y our chosen setting is announced over the loudspeaker. Via the handset: 1. Pick up the handset and press twice . 2. Press then press to set Answer and Record or press to set Answer Only. Y our message is played. 3. Pres[...]

43 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Why time saver? Time Saver can save you the cost of a call when you want to ring in to find out if you have new messages. If your answering machine answers after 2 rings, you have new messages. If you have no new messages it will answer after 6 rings. So if you hear a third ring, you can hang [...]

44 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Audible message alert When this feature is switched On, your BT Synergy 3505 will beep every 10 seconds to alert you to new messages. The default setting is Off. 1. Press and hold . Y ou will hear “ Message alert on/off” as appropriate. Using the answering machine via the base Message play[...]

45 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Cancel deletion Press during the 8-0 countdown after all messages have been played. All messages will be saved. Stop Messages are actually deleted at the end of playback when there is an 8 second countdown followed by a confirmation beep. When the countdown reaches 0 all selected messages are [...]

46 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Using the answering machine via the handset Y ou can play your messages, delete, skip forward and backward through messages, record a memo or new outgoing message, and screen incoming calls. Access the answering machine 1. Press twice . The menu options are announced. Display flashes TAM MENU [...]

47 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Using the answering machine Operating answering machine via the handset Play a a l l l l messages. Play n n e e w w messages only. Replay current message. Press twice to play the previous message. Delete message, memo or outgoing message. Skip to next message. Record a memo. Hear outgoing mess[...]

48 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Deleting 1. T o delete an individual message, press during playback of the message you want to delete. Or T o delete all messages, press after all messages have been played back. Memos Y ou can record a memo on your BT Synergy 3505 for another user of your phone. Memos are stored and played ba[...]

49 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Call screening when handset is off base When your answering machine takes a call, you can listen via the handset, and when you see who is calling you can decide whether or not to take the call yourself. 1. Press to hear the caller leaving their message. Display shows TALK? 2. T o interrupt rec[...]

Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Y ou can operate your answering machine from any T ouchtone telephone by calling your B T Synergy 3505 and entering a 3-digit security code. The pre-set code is 000. Y ou can change this for added security. Change remote access security code 1. Press twice , then , then . The prompt annou[...]

51 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 If you enter your security code incorrectly, after the second attempt, your B T Synergy 3505 will announce: “Thank you for calling” and will hang up. When you first dial in you will be prompted for the security code. If the code is not entered within 10 seconds you will be prompted again, [...]

52 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Operating your answering machine from another phone When you have accessed your answering machine remotely, the menu announces the options available to you. Simply follow the instruction as announced: “T o play all messages, press ” “T o play new messages, press ” “T o skip back duri[...]

Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 IMPOR TANT Each additional handset you buy must be registered with the base. Remember to charge the batteries of new handsets for at least 16 hours before use. If the display shows NOT REG , and is flashing, your handset is not yet registered with the base. Up to 5 handsets can be registe[...]

54 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 The display shows BS 1 2 3 4 . The numbers that are flashing indicate other bases that the handset is already registered to. 2. Enter - for the base you want to register to, followed by your base PIN (original setting 0000) then press . The display shows SEARCH 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . and flashes unti[...]

55 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Internal calls If you have more than one handset registered to the base, you can make internal calls between handsets. 1. Press and enter the handset number you want to call, (1-5). The receiving handset rings and the display shows INT and the number of the handset calling. 2. Press to end the[...]

56 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 3-way conversation Y ou can talk to an external caller and an internal caller at the same time on your handset. During an external call: 1. Press to put your caller on hold. Enter the number of the internal handset (1-5) you wish to transfer the call to. 2. When the handset answers, press and [...]

57 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 4. Scroll to select the option you want, either BASE or HS 1-5 and press . Display shows RINGS 1-9 . 5. Scroll to the number of rings you want and press to confirm. PRIORITY is displayed. 6. Press to confirm. OFF is displayed. Press to switch OFF or scroll to ON and press to switch ON. Additio[...]

58 Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Connecting to a fax machine IMPOR TANT Check in your fax machine user guide that it is compatible for use with an answering machine. Most fax machines and modems are designed to work with answering machines so that you can receive both fax and voice calls. Connecting up 1. Connect your[...]

59 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Setting up your answering machine W e recommend you set your BT Synergy 3505 to answer calls after 2, 3 or 4 calls. For best performance, keep your outgoing message as short as possible. T o change the answer delay setting, see page 43. Connecting to a fax machine Answer delay = no. of Length [...]

60 Section B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Help 60 Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare AAA rechargeable batteries, please contact the B T Synergy Helpline 087[...]

61 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Help Problems Possible cause Y ou cannot link up Is flashing in the display? Y ou may be out of with the base station range, move closer to the base. Check that the base is connected to the mains power and switched on. Are the batteries low or flat? If so, charge the batteries or replace them [...]

62 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Help Problems Possible cause Check that you are using the correct power adaptor plug. B T Synergy 3505 base – Item Code 005391. B T Synergy 3005 charger – Item Code 003313. Check that the handset is sitting correctly in the base. Check that the handset batteries have been correctly fitted.[...]

63 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Help Problems Possible cause Fax machine interrupts The fax may be detecting periods of silence during the callers trying to leave incoming message and switching to fax reception mode. messages on the T ry increasing the silence detection time on your fax answering machine machine/fax modem or[...]

B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 IMPOR T ANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone call when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the Uni[...]

65 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product. Y our 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 p[...]

66 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 General information Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions. There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. W e recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord from the base for the duration of the storm. Guaran[...]

67 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 General information Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the Help section beginning on page 60, or contact the B T Synergy Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 2.30pm Saturday[...]

68 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 General information T echnical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line. Y our B T Synergy 3505 has a REN of 1. A tota[...]

69 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 General information Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Suncorp T echnologies declares that this BT Synergy 3505 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Synergy 3505 is published on the webs[...]

70 B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 General information Dialling mode 1. Press then scroll to SETUP and press . 2. Scroll to DIALMODE and press . 3. Press or to select either TONE or PULSE and press to confirm. Automatically insert a pause after access code With some switchboards, you may be required to dial a pause after enteri[...]

71 General information B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Length of pause Y ou can also adjust the length of the pause to 3 or 5 seconds, according to the switchboard. 1. Press then scroll to SETUP . 2. Scroll to display PABX and press . 3. Scroll to PAUSE . 4. The display shows 3 SEC . If you want a 5 second pause, press to displ[...]

B T Synergy 3505 – Edition 4 – 11.11.03 – 5675 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British T elecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.[...]