BT EDGE 1500 User manual
User Guide
BT Edge 1500
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Got everything?
• BT Edge 1500 handset
• BT Edge 1500 base
• 2 x NiMH 750mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already tted)
• Battery compartment cover
• Mains power adaptor
(item code 052299)
• Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
If you have purchased a BT
Edge 1500 multiple pack you
will also have the following
items for each handset:
• BT Edge 1500
additional handset
• BT Edge 1500 charger
• 2 x NiMH 750mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already tted)
• Battery compartment cover
• Small mains power adaptor
(item code 052300)
This User Guide provides you with all the
information you need to get the most
from your phone.
Before you make your rst call you will
need to set up your phone. Follow the
simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’,
on the next few pages.
Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Edge 1500
please call our free Helpline on 0808 100 6556*. Our dedicated
advisors are more likely to be able to help you than the retailer
where you made your purchase.
Alternatively, you may nd the answer in the ‘Help’ section at the
back of this guide.
Additional answers to Frequently Asked Questions are also
available from www.bt.com/producthelp
IMPORTANT
Only use the telephone line cord supplied.
Please note that this equipment is not designed for making
emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative
arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and
International call costs may vary.
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Getting started
Location 6
Setting up 6
Setting up for multiple packs 7
Set date and time manually 8
Getting to know your phone
Handset 9
Handset display / display icons 10
Base 11
Navigating the menus 12
Menu map 13
Using the phone
Switch handset on or off 14
Make an external call 14
Preparatory dialling 14
End a call 14
Options during a call 14
Open the phonebook during a call 14
Receiving a call 15
Earpiece / handsfree volume 15
Mute (Secrecy) 15
Handsfree 15
Make a handsfree call 15
Answer a call handsfree 15
Switch to handsfree during a call 16
Redial the last number called 16
Redial a number from the redial list 16
Save a number from the redial list
to the phonebook 16
Delete a redial number 17
Delete entire redial list 17
Keypad lock 17
Find handset (paging) 17
Phonebook
Store a name and number in the phonebook 18
View an entry in the phonebook 18
Dial an entry in the phonebook 18
Edit a name and number in the phonebook 18
Edit the assigned ringer melody 19
Delete an entry in the phonebook 19
Delete entire phonebook 19
Copy the phonebook to another
BT Edge 1500 handset 20
Speed dial 20
Store or change a speed dial number 20
Dial a speed dial number 21
Delete a speed dial number 21
Handset and base settings
Handset settings 22
Ring volume 22
Handset ringer off/on 22
Ring melody 22
Handset name 22
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Keypad beep 23
Conrmation tone 23
Display contrast 23
Wallpaper 23
Backlight time 24
Dim mode 24
Auto hang-up 24
Auto answer 25
Base settings 25
Ring volume 25
Ring melody 25
Clock & alarm
Set date / time 26
Set time format 26
Date format 26
Set alarm 27
Alarm tone 27
Alarm volume 27
Alarm snooze 28
Caller Display and the calls list
Calls list 29
New Message and & Caller Display 29
View and dial from the Calls list 29
Save a number to the phonebook 30
Delete an entry in the calls list 30
Delete entire Calls list 30
Answering machine
Using the answering machine at the base 31
Set the answer mode 31
Base LED indicator 31
Recording memory full 32
Message playback 32
Adjust volume 32
Delete all old messages 32
Call screening 32
Using the answering machine
from the handset 33
Set answer mode and switch on / off 33
Outgoing messages 33
Record your own outgoing message 33
Play the outgoing message 34
Delete your outgoing message 34
Message playback 34
Delete all messages 35
Record a memo 35
Answer settings 35
Ring delay 35
Switch call screening at the handset on / off 35
Call screening at the handset 36
Adjust the incoming message length 36
Remote access 36
Remote access on / off 36
Operating your answering machine remotely 37
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Advanced settings
Change PIN 38
Call barring 38
Call barring on/off 39
Set call barring number 39
Reset 39
Handset / Answering machine
default settings 40
BT Network services
Pre-stored BT Services numbers 41
Open the BT Services menu 41
Call Waiting 42
Activate/de-activate call waiting 42
Voicemail 42
To dial your voicemail 42
To change your voicemail number 42
Using additional handsets
Handset registration 43
De-register an Edge handset 44
Select a base 44
Internal calls 44
Call another handset 44
Conference call 44
Conference on / off 44
Join a conference call 45
To invite another handset to start a
conference call 45
Put a caller on hold and make an internal call 45
Transfer a call 45
Help 46
General information
Replacing the handset batteries 49
Safety information 49
Cleaning 50
Environmental 50
Product disposal instructions 51
Guarantee 51
Technical information 52
R&TTE 52
Declaration of Conformance 53
Connecting to a switchboard 53
Inserting a pause 53
Recall 53
User Guide formats 53
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WARNING
Do not place your BT Edge 1500 in
the bathroom or other humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Edge 1500 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 signicantly.
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.
Signal strength
The icon on your handset
indicates when you are in range. If
moving out of range of the base, the
range indicator will ash. If you go
out of range, any call you are on will
be lost.
IMPORTANT
The base station must be plugged
into the mains power socket at all
times.
Do not connect the telephone line
until the handset is fully charged.
Only use the power and telephone
cables supplied with the product.
Getting started
Location
Place your BT Edge 1500 within 2 metres of the mains power
socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make
sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to
avoid interference.
Your BT Edge 1500 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.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power adaptor (item code 052299) into the
socket marked on the back of the base and secure the cable
behind the retaining clip. Plug the other end into the mains
power wall socket and switch the power on.
The base emits a beep and the indicator lights up.
The answering machine is switched on and will default
to ‘Answer and record’ mode.
Retaining clip
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Battery low warning
The icon ashes in the handset
display when you have only a
few minutes talk time remaining.
Recharge the handset before you
can use it again. You also hear a low
battery warning beep if the battery
is low and needs recharging. During
charging, the icon will scroll in the
display.
Battery performance
In ideal conditions, a fully charged
battery should give up to 14 hours
talk time or 160 hours standby time
on a single charge.
Note that new batteries do not reach
full capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
To keep the battery in the best
condition, leave the handset off the
base for a few hours at a time.
Running the battery right down at
least once a week will help it last as
long as possible.
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 Edge 1500
Helpline on 0808 100 6556*. After
charging your handset for the rst
time, subsequent charging time is
about 6–8 hours a day. Batteries and
handset may become warm during
charging. This is normal.
Using your BT Edge 1500 on a
Broadband line?
If this product is to be used on a
broadband line then you must
ensure that it is connected via an
ADSL microlter. Using this product
on a Broadband line without an
ADSL microlter may cause
problems with this product and
your Broadband service.
Additional BT ADSL microlters can
be purchased from www.shop.bt.com
2. Remove the protective lm from the handset screen and activate
the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the back of
the handset.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 24 hours before use.
3. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 24
hours. When the handset is fully charged the icon
will be displayed.
4. After 24 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone wall socket.
Note: if you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open
the battery compartment cover and insert your nger nail under
the end of the batteries to pull them out.
Setting up for multiple packs
If you have purchased a BT Edge 1500 multiple pack, you will
need to prepare any additional handsets and chargers for use.
For each additional handset and charger:
1. Insert the power adaptor with the red connector (item code
052300) into the underside of the charger. Plug the other end
into the mains wall power socket and switch on.
2. Remove the protective lm from the handset screen and
activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the
back of the handset.
3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours. When the handset is
fully charged the icon will be displayed.
Any additional handsets supplied as part of a multipack are
pre-registered to the base so, once charged, are ready for use.
The handset number is shown in the display.
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Automatic date and time setting
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 rst call.
The date and time is recorded with
each answering machine message
you receive.
If you do not have a Caller Display
service you can set the date and
time manually.
Change Time & Date format
You can set the time format to the 12
or 24 hour clock but when changing
the clock you must enter using the
24 hour mode i.e. for 2.30pm enter
14:30. When entering a time before
12 mid-day please remember to add
a 0 before the time setting i.e. for
9.30am enter 09:30. You can
also change the date format to
present the day or the month rst,
see page 26.
Multi-handsets
When setting the time and date on
one handset, any other handsets
registered to the base are also
updated automatically.
If the time or date format is adjusted
then only the handset being used will
be updated, all others will need to be
changed independently if required.
Set date and time manually
1. Press Menu, scroll to CloCk/AlArM and press SeleCt.
2. Set DAte/tiMe is highlighted. Press SeleCt.
The current date and time setting is displayed.
3. Use the keypad to enter the correct time (using the 24 hour
mode) and date. Press ok to conrm.
4. Press BACk until you return to standby.
Your BT Edge 1500 is ready for use.
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Getting to know your phone
Handset
Up/Redial
In standby, press to open the
Redial list, page 16.
In a menu, press to scroll up
through the options.
During a call, press to
increase the volume.
Option button (left)
In standby, press to open
the main menu.
Select options displayed
on screen.
During a call, press to open the
phonebook, page 14.
Talk/Handsfree
In standby mode, press to make
and receive calls, page 14.
Press again to switch between
handset and handsfree mode,
page 15 – 16.
*/Ringer
Press and hold to switch the
handset ringer on or off.
R
For use with switchboard/PBX
and BT Calling Features.
Int.
In standby, press to call
another handset.
During a call, press to put a
caller on hold and to make an
internal call, page 45.
Option button (right)
In standby, press to open the
Phonebook, page 18.
Moves back up a menu.
During a call, press to switch
Mute on or off, page 15.
Down/Calls
In standby, press to open
and scroll through the
Calls list, page 29.
In a menu, press to scroll
through the options.
During a call, press to
decrease the volume.
End call/Off or On
Press to end a call, page 14.
In standby, press and hold to
switch the handset off/on,
page 14.
In menu mode, press to return
to standby.
#/Lock/Pause/Upper and
Lower case
Press and hold to lock/unlock the
keypad, page 17.
When storing a number, press and
hold to enter a Pause, page 18.
When entering text, press and
hold to switch between upper and
lower case letters.
MENU NAMES
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Edge 1
Digital
Clarity
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Handset display
MENU NAMES
8 AUG 12:30
Edge 1
TimeDate
Handset name Handset number
Display icons
Shows handset battery status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
Flashes when less than 15 minutes talk
time is left.
Flashes when receiving a call.
On during a call.
Flashes when you have missed calls in
the Calls list†.
On while you are reviewing the Calls list†.
Alarm set.
Handsfree is in use.
Handset ringer is switched off.
On - Answering machine is switched on.
Flashes slowly - You have new
answering machine messages.
Flashes quickly - Answering
machine is full.
Off - Answering machine off.
On - Handset in range of base.
Flashing -Out of range or not
registered to base.
On - during an internal call with
another handset.
Flashes when you are being called by
another handset.
The keypad is locked.
† For this feature to work you must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A fee may be payable.
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