Bt Synergy 2150 User Guide from Telephones Online

Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00

User GuideDigital cordless telephone and answering machine featuring DECT

Synergy 2150

This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.

This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.

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Talk

Press to make andanswer calls or to usein handsfree mode.

End

Press to end a call.Press to step backthrough options menu.

Keypad

Power/Secrecy

Switches the handseton and off.

During a call, mutesyour voice so yourcaller cannot hearyou, and you can talkprivately to someoneelse in the room.

Locks the keypad soyou cannot press thebuttons accidentally.

Phonebook

Scrolls down throughthe display.

Displays the directory.

Options

Opens the set upmenu.

Confirms setting you want.

Del

Scrolls up throughthe display.

Deletes numbers onthe display beforedialling.

LNR

Press to redial thelast number called.

Inserts a Pause whenstoring a number inthe memory.

Recall

Used to access some BT Select Services and when using your phone with a switchboard.

Int

Lets you make aninternal call or transfera call.

At a glance

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Power light

Comes on while themains power isswitched on. Flashesto indicate Day/Timeneeds setting.

In use light*

Comes on when theline is in use. Flasheswhen a message hasbeen left or a call hasbeen logged.

Charging light

Comes on when the handset batteriesare being charged and goes off whenthey are fully charged.

Page

Press to page thehandset from thebase.

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Display symbols

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1. Indicates programming mode.2. TAM on/off/messages (when flashing).3. External line is in use.4. Handset in use.5. Indicates an internal call or when

transferring a call to another handset.6. Secrecy feature is on. Your caller

cannot hear you.7. Battery status indicator.8. Confirms active signal between

handset and base.9. Handset loudspeaker.10. Handset number.11. A new call has been received.


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HS setting Ext ringer

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Language Deutsch

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Key toneOn

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On

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Base 1-4

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Volume

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Volume

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Volume

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Handset 1-5

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Tone

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Notepad View

Save

Base setting

TAM settings

Waiting…

Base PIN:

Select base Best base

Base 1-4

Show base Base name

Set new name

Registration Base 1-4

Phone bookName:

Tel. number:New entry

Delete all

Flash time

Base ringer

HS priority

Call barring

Remove HS Handset 1-5

Dial mode

Network

Change PIN New PIN

PSTN prefix PSTN prefixnumber

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Change entry

Delete entry

Dial entry

Italiano

Espanol

Caller ID

Message

Call Screen

Memo

Play

Delete old

Save

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VIP 1

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Message screen

Only when TAM is answering

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Tam setting Speaker Volume 0123

Day/Time Day: 1234567Time: 00:00

TAM mode Ans/Record

Announce Ans/Record

Ring counts 246

Play

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Remote PIN PIN: 0000

Delete

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Change

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Answer only

Answer only

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MENU STRUCTURE FOR THE ANSWERING MACHINE

Handsfree

Skip backward

Delete (messages)

Play

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Stop

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In this guideAt a glance 1Key features 5Introduction 7

Unpacking your Synergy 2150 8For your records 8

Safety instructions 9Setting up 10Using your Synergy 2150 13

Making and receiving calls 13Using the notepad 17Using the phonebook 18

Using your Synergy 2150answering machine 21

Message playback 26Remote access 29Remote access quick guide 30

BT Select Services 31Using Caller display 31Using VIP feature 33Call waiting 33Other services 34

Optional settings 35Base station settings 37Using additional handsets 41Operating with additional base stations 44Connecting to a switchboard 45Maintenance 47Help 48Technical information 50Technical specification 51Index 52

Hints and tips boxesIn this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and

useful notes. They are shown in a white box like this.


20 name and number directory

Store up to 20 of your mostimportant or frequently

dialled names and numbers in thephonebook. It’s then easy to displayand dial numbers in the phonebook.Each handset has an individualdirectory.

Enhanced call clarity

Highly advanced digitaltechnology (DECT)

ensures much clearer calls than the older style phones.

Make internal and external calls at the same time

With the maximum of fivehandsets registered to the

base station, your Synergy 2150 lets youuse all of them together. One handsetcan be making an external call whilethe other four handsets are being usedto make separate internal calls.

Excellent handset range

Under ideal conditions youcan use your Synergy 2150

handset at up to 300 metres from the base station outside, or up to 50 metres inside.


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Up to five handsets work from one base

You can make internal callsbetween handsets, transfer

an external caller to another handsetand hold three way calls between twohandsets and an external caller.

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Notepad

Saving you the need of a pen andpaper, you can simply note down aphone number on your Synergy 2150handset’s memory during a call. Youcan then look the number up later oradd it to the phonebook.

Caller Display & Calls Log

Let’s you know who’s calling youbefore answering the telephone,allowing you to decide whether or notto answer the call.

minute recording capacity

Offers the benefits of digitalrecording.

Handsfree via handset

This function lets you keep yourhands free, for example, to take notes.It also enables others in the sameroom to hear and join in the call.

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Remote access

You can call your Synergy 2150 fromanother TouchTone telephone to switchit on or play back your messages.

Last 5 number redial

Display and redial any of the last fivenumbers called from your handset.

Keypad guard

This prevents accidental dialling whilecarrying the handset around.



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Please read the instructions carefullybefore use and retain this user guidefor future reference.

DECTBy purchasing the Synergy 2150 younow own a product which combinesthe advantages of cordless operationwith the performance of a high qualitycorded telephone. It complies with theDigitally Enhanced CordlessTelecommunications (DECT)standard and offers unparalleledquality and features.

Building up a phone systemYou can use up to 5 handsets with yourSynergy 2150 base station without theneed for additional wiring.

This user guide applies to both singleand multiple handset systems. Theinternal call functions described inthis guide apply only to Synergy 2150base stations with more than onehandset connected.

Introduction Your Synergy 2150 has been designed for ease of use and madeto the high standards set by BT.

ImportantIf you wear a hearing aid, please

note that the Synergy 2150 works by sending radio signals between the basestation and the handset. These signals

can interfere with hearing aids,causing a humming noise.

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For your records

For warranty purposes, proof ofpurchase is required, so please keepyour receipt.

Enter your Base Station PIN here

See pages 12 and 38 for moreinformation.

Enter your remote access security PINcode here.

See page 26 for more information.

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Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number (on the underside of telephone base):

Purchase price:

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Unpacking your Synergy2150

If anything is missing, please contactyour place of purchase immediately.

● Synergy 2150handset.

● Synergy 2150 base station.

● HandsetBattery pack.

● Plug mounted, 13 amp mains adaptor.

● Telephone line cord

● Belt clip



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Safety instructions

Use only the approvedbattery pack supplied. Sparebatteries – Item Code: 871996

are available from BT Shops and theSynergy Helpline 0845 602 1041.

Do not try to use any other powersupply except the one provided,otherwise you may permanentlydamage your Synergy 2150. It may alsoinvalidate approval of this apparatus.To get a replacement Synergy 2150base station power supply unit – ItemCode 872073 – contact the SynergyHelpline 0845 602 1041.

There is a slight chance yourphone could be damaged byan electrical storm. We

recommend that you unplug yourSynergy 2150 from the mains powerand telephone socket during storms.

The Synergy 2150 willproduce a certain amount ofheat during operation.

Equally, the handset as well as anyadditional chargers you purchase canalso become warm during charging.We advise against placing theseproducts on antique, veneered orwooden surfaces as damage may occur.

Do not use the Synergy 2150in damp, humid conditionssuch as bathrooms. Do not

expose the equipment or batteries tofire and water.

Do not dispose of usedbatteries with generalhousehold rubbish and do not

burn them.

Do not use the handsets inplaces where there areexplosive hazards.

If you wear a hearing aid,please note that the Synergy2150 works by sending radio

signals between the base station andhandset. These signals can interferewith hearing aids, causing a hummingnoise.

We advise that this product should notbe used near emergency intensive caremedical equipment and should not beused by individuals with pacemakers.Synergy 2150 can interfere with otherelectrical equipment, e.g. answeringmachines, TV and radio sets, clockradio/alarms and computers if placedtoo close. It is recommended that youplace your Synergy 2150 at least onemetre away from such appliances tominimise any risk of interference.Make sure you connect the power andtelephone lines to the correct socketsin the base station.Clean the handset and base station witha damp (not wet) cloth or antistaticwipe. Never use a dry cloth as thismay cause a static shock. Never spraycleaning fluid directly onto the telephone.

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Plan the location of yourSynergy 2150

Your Synergy 2150 works by sendingand receiving radio signals betweenthe base station and the handset.

The strength of the signal can dependon where you site the base station.Generally, the higher the base stationis located the better. An upstairs roomis ideal.

The following points should beconsidered:• It should be within 3 metres of a

power socket and phone socketotherwise extension cables will berequired.

• Try to avoid locations near metallicobstructions or electrical appliances,such as TV sets, fridges, computers,fluorescent lights, radiators, metalpipes and metal window frames.

1 Connect the power cable

Plug the power cable into the powersocket on your Synergy base station.

Plug the adaptor into the mains powersupply and switch on. The power lightcomes on and starts to flash. This willcontinue flashing until the Day & Timeare set (see page 22).

Setting upFollow these steps to set up your Synergy 2150 ready for use.

The Synergy 2150 uses a nickel metalhydride (NiMH) battery pack supplied.Take care to connect the battery asshown and replace the battery cover.

2Install the rechargeablebattery in the handset

Please noteThe Synergy 2150 has a range of

up to 300 metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors. It is possible that the range may be affected by being near water (e.g. large ponds, lakes and the sea) as well as large metal

objects (e.g. radiators, metal partitionwalls and steel girders).

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Battery performanceTo keep your battery in the bestcondition, leave the handset off thebase station for a few hours at a time(after the initial 16 hour charge).After charging your Synergyhandset for the first time,subsequent charging time for thebattery is approximately 4-5 hours. Battery and case maybecome warm during charging. This is normal and not dangerous.Note: Once the handset is fullycharged the red charging light willgo off.Under ideal conditions, the handsetbattery should give about 12 hourstalktime (7 hours in handsfreemode) or 150 hours standby on asingle charge. Please note, however, that a newNiMH battery does not reach its fullcapacity until it has been in normaluse for several days.Please note that while the NiMHrechargeable battery can beexpected to give years of servicethey do not last forever. Their actual lifespan depends on how heavily they are used but overtime, their capacity to recharge willbegin to diminish and they willeventually need replacing.

Battery low warning.If the handset battery symbol isempty and flashing, and you hear a warning beep every 10 seconds,you will need to recharge yourhandset before you can use it.

3Charge the handset batteryfor at least 16 hours

Before you use your Synergy 2150 forthe first time, it is important to havethe handset battery fully charged. We recommend that you leave theSynergy 2150 on charge for at least 16 hours.

Place the handset on the base. The redcharging light comes on. The handsetshould come pre-registered to thebase station as HS1 and this is shownin the top right corner of the display.

The battery symbol is also shown. It flashes during charging. Once thehandset is fully charged, the displayshows a full battery symbol.

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Pre-set PINsYour Synergy 2150 comes with apre-set PIN which you will need touse to perform various functions onyour phone.

Base station PIN is 0000 – usedwhen adjusting base station settingsand registration of new handsets.

Customer Helpline0845 602 1041

If you do not have modern phonesockets, call Freefone 0800 800 150and ask for a BT engineer to comeand fit the correct type. This is achargeable service.

Your Synergy is now ready for use.

5 Connect the telephone line cord

Plug the line cord into the line socketon your Synergy base station.

4Connect the telephone line cordto the Synergy 2150 base station

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Using your Synergy 2150telephone

Press buttons in the order shown

Press and hold the POWERbutton until the display goes blank. The handset isnow off.

Press the POWER buttonagain. You hear two beeps.The display flashesSearching and then showsthe standby screen.

This prevents you fromaccidentally operating thehandset when you arecarrying it around.

Press and release thePOWER button. Display showsKeypad-lock.

Press the POWER buttonagain to unlock the keypad.

To switch your handset ONand OFF

To lock and unlock the keypad

Secrecy

Secrecy

Secrecy

Secrecy

Please noteIt is not possible to make emergency

calls when the keypad lock is on.

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Making and receiving calls

Press the green TALK button. Display shows .You hear the dial tone.

DIAL Enter the number you wantand it is dialled.

Or

To preview the numberbefore you call.

DIAL Enter the number you want. It is shown on the screen but not dialled. If you makea mistake, you can changethe number by pressing the DEL button to deleteindividual digits.

Press the TALK button todial the number.

To make a call

Del

Press the red END button.OrPlace the handset back onthe base.

To end a call


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This function lets you keepyour hands free, for example,to take notes, or to dial anumber. It also enablesothers in the same room tohear and join in the call.

Press to get a line.

When making your call theL is displayed on the handset.This has then establishedstart of dialling.

Press and hold for 1 second.

The handset loudspeakersymbol will be displayed.You will now hear ringing oryour caller on the handsetspeaker.

To change the volume.Display will show Volume1 2 3. The number flashingis the current setting

Use to adjust the level,1 is quiet, 3 is loud.

To confirm.

When the phone rings: the screen shows External(without Caller Display).

Press the TALK button toanswer the callOrIf the handset is on the base,simply pick it up and talk.

To receive a call

To use handsfree

Caller displayThe Synergy 2150 can let you knowwho’s calling before you answer thetelephone.

With BT’s Caller Display service, yourSynergy base station receives callerinformation which is transmitted overthe BT network, for more information,see page 31.

If you would like to listen to your caller on the handset but allow others to hear the call, you could turn the baseloudspeaker speaker on.

Make your call and ensure that the L is displayed on thehandset.

Display will flash Loudspeaker.

Press the OPTIONS buttonto confirm.

Display will show Volume0 1 2 3. 0 is off, 3 is loud.

Select the volume. (Settingsalways start at 2.)


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The last number called isdisplayed.

To dial the number.

To redial the last number

LNRPause

This lets you talk to someone else close bywithout your caller hearingthe conversation.

During your call:

Press the SECRECY button.Display shows Mute and .Your caller cannot hear you.

To talk to your caller again.

Secrecy

Secrecy

Secrecy

Please noteOnce you have adjusted the earpiecevolume, to use other functions during

a call you must be out of earpiecevolume control.

The handset automatically times outafter approx 8 seconds, or press the OPTIONS button to confirm level.

During a call you can adjustthe volume of the handsetreceiver.

Press the UP and DOWNarrow buttons.

Display will show VOLUME1 2 3.

The number flashing is thecurrent setting.

Use the UP and DOWN arrowbuttons until the displayflashes at the desired volumelevel.

To confirm level.

To adjust the earpiece volume

Del

Del

Options

To switch off :

Press and hold for 1 second.

The loudspeaker symbolwill disappear from the display.

Press to end the call.

The last number called isdisplayed.

To scroll through the last 5 numbers. (Or keep pressingthe REDIAL button).

To dial the number displayed.

To redial one of the last 5 numbers

LNRPause

LNRPause

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Your Synergy 2150 is presetto TONE dialling which mostmodern exchanges use. On some older exchanges orPBX’s it may be necessary tochange the dialling mode toPULSE.

Until the display flashesBASE SETTING.

Enter the 4-digit base stationPIN PIN. Original setting 0000.

Until the display flashesDIAL MODE.

Until the display flashesPULSE.

To confirm.

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If you are in the PULSEdialling mode then certainservices accessed by tonedialling are not available.

During the call you canchange to TONE by pressingthe OPTIONS button.

Use the UP and DOWNarrows to scroll to the Go to Tone command andpress the OPTIONS button.

Operation of your keypadafter this will now be inTONE mode. When the callis completed you will revertto PULSE dialling.

Go to Tone

Options

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Options

Dialling mode

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Options

Options

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Options

Go back

If during a call you haveselected a function using theOPTIONS button, you canrevert back to a normaldisplay without losing the caller if you select the option Go back.

Use the UP and DOWNarrows to scroll to the Go Back command andpress the OPTIONS buttonto confirm.

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Press the OPTIONS button.

Until the display flashesNotepad.


Until the display flashes View.

The notepad number isdisplayed.

To dial the number, if required.

To view and dial a notepadnumber

Options

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The current notepad number(if any) will be displayed.

KEYPAD Enter the number you wantto store. This will overwriteany existing number.

To save the number.

Using the notepad

To store a notepad number

Options

Options

Options

You can store a telephone number inyour Synergy 2150 notepad memoryduring a conversation.

Del

RCall Waiting

To exit the options menu at any time, press the END button until the

display returns to standby.

This is used when connectedto certain switchboards andfor some BT Select Servicesor those services availablevia your network provider.Refer to page 31 for moredetails.

Time break recall (TBR) isthe method by which theexchange/PBX can becontacted and this isoperated by the R (recall)button on the handset.

Your Synergy 2150 recallperiod is normally set to100mS under the basesetting menu Flash time.It should not normally benecessary to alter this valuefor use in the UK.

To use the recall button

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You can store up to 20 of your mostimportant or frequently dialled numbersin your Synergy’s phonebook.

Stored numbers can be up to 25 digitslong and each one must have a nameallocated to it. The maximum numberof characters in the name field is 12.

To ensure that the Caller Displayfacility operates correctly you shouldalways enter the full telephone numberinto the phone book, including thearea code, for example 0845602641.

All entries in the phonebook are listedin alphabetical order.

Using the phonebook

To exit the options menu at any time, press the button until the display

returns to standby.

You must include a name togo with the number.


Until the display flashesSave.

Display shows Name:.

ABC Use the keypad to enter thename you want.

The number is stored in thephonebook.

To store a notepad number inthe phonebook

If you make a mistake, pressthe DEL button to delete theprevious character or pressthe END button.

Using the keypad to enter a name.For example, to enter thename ANNE:

2ABC Press once to enter A. Each time you have entereda letter wait for the cursorto move to the next space.

6MNO Press twice to enter N.6MNO Press twice to enter N.3DEF Press twice to enter E.

1 To insert a space.0 To insert ‘&’.

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When storing the number,press the REDIAL/PAUSEbutton at the point where youwant to enter the Pause.

To enter a pause in a storednumber

LNRPause


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Until the display showsPhone book.

Until the display showsChange entry.

Until the display shows theentry you want to change.

The name flashes.

ABC If required, enter a new nameto change it.

To confirm the name.Display shows the phonenumber.

KEYPAD If required, enter a newnumber to change it.

To confirm the change.

To edit an entry in the phonebook

Options

Options

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Display shows Tel. number:.

KEYPAD Enter the telephone numberyou want to store.

To confirm. You can nowstore another entry.

Options

Options

For example, to enter thename ANNE:

2ABC Press once to enter A. Each time you have entereda letter wait for the cursorto move to the next space.

6MNO Press three times to enter N.6MNO Press twice to enter N.3DEF Press twice to enter E.

1 To insert a space.0 To insert ‘&’.

If you make a mistake,press the DEL button todelete the previouscharacter.


Until the display showsPhone book.

Until the display showsNew entry.

Display shows Name:.

ABC Use the keypad to enter thename you want.

To store a name and number inthe phonebook

Options

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Until the display flashesPhone book.

Until the display flashesDelete all.

Delete all?.

To confirm deletion.

Or

To exit without deleting.

To delete all entries from thephonebook

Options

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Until the display flashesPhone book.

Until the display showsDelete entry.

Until the entry you want todelete flashes.

To confirm deletion.

To delete an entry from thephonebook

Options

Options

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The first entry is displayed.

Press to scroll through theentries until the one youwant is displayed.

To dial the number.

To dial a number stored in thephonebook

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As soon as the base station isconnected and fully charged, youranswering machine is ready for use.

It comes with a pre-recorded answer/record announcement: “Hello, your callcannot be taken at the moment, so pleaseleave your message after the tone”. Youcan use this announcement or recordone of your own (see page 24).

As well as recording incomingmessages your Synergy 2150 canrecord memos for other users (seepage 28) and allows you to skipthrough or delete your messages.

You can access your messages fromany Synergy 2100 Additional handsetor any external TouchTone telephone.

You will need to set the day and timeso that you will know when eachmessage was received.


Press to open the main menu.

Press until the display flashesTAM setting.

Press the OPTIONS buttonto confirm. Waiting will flashfor one second and thenSpeaker will flash.

Press to confirm Speaker

Use to adjust the volume. 0 is off, 3 is loud.

To confirm. You will thenhear the confirmation beeps.

Options

Del

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Options

Options

Options

To set the base speaker volume



Press the UP and DOWNarrows until the displayflashes TAM Settings.


Press the UP and DOWNarrows until the displayflashes Day/Time.

Press the OPTIONS button to confirm.

Display will showDay: 1234567

Time: 00:00

Use to scroll through 1 Mon,2 Tues, 3 Wed, 4 Thurs, 5 Fri, 6 Sat, 7 Sun or pressthe number on the keypad.


Enter the time using the 24 hour clock. So for 14:52 type 1452 on the keypad.


You will then hear the confirmation beeps.

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To set the day and time

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Please noteIt is important to set the Day and

Time in preparation for using youranswering machine.

Please note

If your Synergy 2150 is disconnectedfrom the power, for example during a power cut, when power is restored the display will show Searching...followed by the idle screen and the

green power light on the base will flash.

You will not have lost your messagesbut you will need to set the day and

time again.

Once this is completed the green power light on the base will no

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Your Synergy 2150 will play a pre-recorded announcement but will notallow your caller to leave a message.However, you can record your ownannouncement if you wish.

Setting the answer modeYour Synergy 2150 has 2 answermodes.

Ans/record

Your Synergy 2150 has a pre-setannouncement that allows your callerto leave a message, however, you canrecord your own announcement if youwish, see page 24.

Please note

An ✱ beside one of the above indicates which mode the answering

machine is currently in.

The day and time of a call isrecorded when it is received.You can switch this on or offwhen you listen to your messages.




Press until Verbal isflashing.

To confirm.

To select ON or OFF. Your chosen option will flash.(✱ indicates the current setting.)


To select day/time promptsbetween messages

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Press until the display flashesTAM mode.

Press to confirm.

Press until your chosenoption flashes, ie:-Ans/Record

Ans Only

Tam off.

Press to confirm. You willhear the confirmation beeps.

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You can record an announcement of up to 3 minutes long to invite your caller to leave a message.A typical announcement forAns/Record for examplemay be: “Hello, I cannot takeyour call at the moment, soplease leave a message afterthe tone”.




Press until display flashes Announce.


To select Ans/record or Answer only.


Until change is displayed.

Press the OPTIONS button.You will then see Recording.You should record yourmessage now.

Press to end recording.

Your message will then playback automatically.

Press to return to the menu.

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If you are recording an announcementusing handsfree , you should makethe recording with the handset about 2 feet away from you for best results.

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Press until display flashes Announce.


To select Ans/Record or Answer only.


Until Delete is displayed.Display shows Delete?

Press to delete theannouncement.

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To exit and leave the currentmessage saved.

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To delete an announcement

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You can select the number of rings from 2, 4 or 6 beforeincoming calls are answered.




Until Ring counts isflashing.


Display shows Ring counts

2 4 6.

Until the number of rings you want is flashing.

Press to confirm.

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To adjust the number of ringsbefore incoming calls areanswered

When the number of rings is set to 4, the Synergy 2150will answer after 2 rings ifnew messages are left, andafter 4 rings if there are nonew messages. This is for use during remote access,see page 29,

Time saverPlease note

Deleting your own announcementrestores the original pre-recorded

message.

When listening to your messages:

Press the OPTIONS buttonuntil display shows Volume0 1 2 3.

To select the volume. 0 is off,1 is quiet and 3 is loud.


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To adjust the base speaker volume


Press for 1 second.

The indicates that theloudspeaker is on.

If it is missing then theloudspeaker is off.

To turn the handset speakeron or off


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Display shows Volume 1 2 3.

To select the volume. 1 is quiet and 3 is loud.


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Until display flashes TAM Setting.


Display will show Waitingfor 1 second then Speaker will flash.

Until display flashesRemote PIN.


Display shows PIN XXXX(Your PIN.)

PIN Enter your new pin number.


Display flashes Remote PIN.

Press to return to the menu.

For information on how to useremote access, see page 29.

To set your security PIN forremote access

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Memory full

Your Synergy 2150 has up tominutes of recording time.

If a call arrives when thememory is full the displaywill show Memory full andthe caller will hear that theirmessage cannot be taken.

It is, therefore, advisable todelete your messages to createmore space, see page 28.

The following table provides a guideto the possible message indicationsyou may see on your Synergy 2150 incertain situations.

For example, if you have newmessages and the answering machineis on you will see the flashing inthe display, New msg will be displayedon the LCD and the In Use light willflash on the base LED.

Answer Machine Message indications

On/Off Message Icon LCD Basestatus display LED

ON New Flashing New Flashingmessages msg

ON Old Flashingmessages

ON No Steadymessages

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Until display flashesMessage.


Waiting will be displayedfor one second and then:

New is the number of new messages received.

TOT is the total number of old and new messages.

LSP is the current base speaker setting.

The loudspeaker icon indicates that the handset loudspeaker is on.

Press the OPTIONS button

The display flashes Play.

Press the OPTIONS buttonto confirm and play yourmessages.

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TOT:05 LSP:1

This shows that message number one was recordedon Wednesday at 15.35 andis being played.

If you have selected Verbalon then you will hear the day and time of your messages.

Your messages will continueuntil all new messages havebeen played.

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To skip, play, pause and deleteyour messages

When listening to yourmessages use these buttons:

Press once to go to the startof the current message.Press twice to go back to theprevious message.

Play/pause. During pause display will show Pause...

Skip to the next message.

Delete the current messageon an individual basis.

Record a memo.

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If you want to delete all of your messages:


Display will flash Message.


Waiting will be displayed for 1 second.


Display will flash Play.

Until display flashes Deleteold.


Display will show Delete old?

To delete the messages.

Or

To revert to the previous menu and not delete.

To delete old messages

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Display will flash Waiting.


Display will flash Play.

Until display flashes Memo.


Recording... is displayed and you will hear a long beep.You can now start recordingyour memo.

Press when you havefinished recording.

To record a memo

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You can let your Synergy2150 answer an incoming calland hear the caller throughthe handset speaker. You canthen decide whether to takethe call.

Whilst the TAM is recording.

Display shows Call Screen.


Display shows Screen.

You will hear who is calling.

To end screening.

To use Call Screening

Options

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You can switch on and operate youranswering machine from any otherTouchTone telephone to play yourmessages and memos.

To keep your messages private, youwill need to enter your 4-digit securityPIN code before you can access yourmessages.

The pre-set security code is 0000 butit is advisable to change this, see page26 to change your security code.

You can keep a record of the newnumber in the box printed in the frontof this guide.

Remote access

If you have your ring countset to 4 rings, then you cantell if you have any newmessages before the machineanswers.

If the machine answers after2 rings then you know youhave new messages. If it getsto 3 rings, then you knowthere are no new messagesand you can hang up, savingyou the cost of a call.

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Call your phone.

After approx. 16 rings, thetelephone answer machinewill answer and announce“Answer off ”.

Press the ✱ button.

You will be prompted to addPIN your security code e.g. 0000.

You will hear “To play allmessages, press 2”.

To switch on the answermachine in answer recordmode, press the 8 button.

To switch on the answermachine in answer onlymode, press the 9 button.

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Press once to go to the startof the current message.Press twice to go back to the previous message.

Play/ pause. During pause display will show Pause...

Skip to the next message.

Delete the current message.

Record a memo or announcement.

Stop.

Turn the Synergy 2150 off.

To select Ans./record.

To select Answer only.

To listen to your messages remotelyfrom an external telephone.

Call your answer machine and asyou listen to the announcementpress ✱.

When prompted, enter your remoteaccess security PIN e.g. 0000.

If you incorrectly enter yoursecurity PIN three times you willbe disconnected.

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BT Select Services

If you are connected to a digitalexchange, you can subscribe to arange of BT Select Services. If youwish to subscribe to any of theseservices contact us on Freefone 0800800 152 business, 150 residential,8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

If you have subscribed to your networkprovider’s Caller Display service youwill be able to see the caller’s numberon the display (provided it is notwithheld) prior to answering a call.

If you have not subscribed to CallerDisplay then please contact yournetwork provider for details.

If a call is received and you have storeda name and number into yourphonebook (see page 19) you will seeboth the name and number and yourscreen will look like this:

The following table provides a guide tothe call indications you may see onyour Synergy 2150.

For example, if you have a new call theicon will be flashing on the display,

new call will be displayed on the LCD(unless there are new messages whennew msg is shown) and the In Use lightwill flash on the base LED.

Using Caller Display

Please noteIf there are both new messages and new calls, New Msg will be shown

on the display.

Please noteCaller Display information will

ONLY be saved if the call has NOTbeen answered, or if the answering

machine has taken the call.

Caller Display information will not be saved into the Call Log if the call

has been answered.

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Call indications

Call Icon LCD Basestatus display LED

New calls Flashing New call Flashing

Old calls Steady

No calls No iconold or new



Until display flashes Caller ID.


Display will flash Waitingfor 1 second and then Viewwill flash.


The screen will show how many numbers have been stored.

NOTE: If no calls have beenreceived the screen will sayData Empty.

The first caller will be displayed.

Use to scroll through the calls.

Press to show the day andtime of the call.

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When viewing your stored numbers:

To see the time and date of the call.

Display will flash Save.

To confirm.

Display will show Name: and the telephone number.

Enter the caller’s name.

To confirm. You will then hear the confirmation beeps.

To save a caller’s number intothe phone book

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To view stored numbers

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Please noteIf someone has called several times only the last day and time will berecorded. The number of times the

caller has tried to contact you will beshown on the right side of the screen.

Please noteIf a call is not answered, by the

answering machine or by a person, the number will be stored in the

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Press until Caller ID isflashing.


Press until VIP is flashing.


Press until VIP 1 is flashing.


Enter the telephone number.

Follow exactly the sameprocedure for VIP 2.

To store a VIP number

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If an incoming call arrives while youare already engaged on a telephonecall, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds (this beep is not audible tothe person you are speaking to).

Instead of the engaged tone, the secondcaller will hear an announcement tohold on as you are aware that there isa second call.

Call Waiting

Using the VIP feature

This feature allows you to store twoimportant numbers as VIPs. Thesecould be, for example, your partner’smobile number, a family or friend’snumber.

Used with Caller Display, when a VIPrings a different ring tone will beheard, alerting you that one of yourVIPs is calling and their number willbe displayed.

Until display flashes Caller ID.

To confirm.

Display will flash Waitingfor 1 second and then Viewwill flash.

Until display flashesDelete old.

To confirm.

Display shows Delete old?

To delete.OrTo cancel and return to the menu without deleting the numbers.

To delete old numbers

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Other services

• Call my bill• Call Barring• Call Diversion• Charge Advice• Reminder Calls• Three-way Calling• Call Return 1471

For more information about theseSelect Services, call BT on Freefone0800 800 150 for residential or 152for business. If you are not on the BT network, please ask yourtelecommunications supplier forinformation on their services.


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To use Call Waiting

You can answer the secondcall, without disconnectingyour first caller, by pressingthe CALL WAITING button.The first caller will be put on hold.

When you have spoken tothe second caller you canreturn to the first caller bypressing the CALL WAITINGbutton again. You can switch

back and forth between thetwo calls withoutdisconnecting either if youwish.

If you wish to disconnect the first call press the ENDbutton after speaking to thefirst caller.

The handset will then ring.Press the TALK button again and continue with thesecond caller.

The second caller will onlybe charged for their call fromthe moment you answer andnot while they are waitingfor your initial contact.

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You can choose from 6melodies. The pre-set melodyis 4.

You can also set differentmelodies for external callsand internal calls (i.e. callsfrom other handsetsregistered to the base station)


Until display flashes HS setting.


To select either Ext. ringer(to set the ring melody forexternal calls) or Int.ringer(to set the ring melody forinternal calls).


Until the display flashesMelody.


To adjust the handset ringermelody

The volume levels rangefrom 0-5 where 0 is off and 5 = maximum. The pre-setlevel is 3.

You can also set the handsetto ring at different volumesfor external calls andinternal calls (i.e. calls fromother handsets registered tothe base station).


Until display flashes HS setting.


To select either Ext. ringer(to set the ring volume for external calls) or Int. ringer(to set the ring volume forinternal calls).


Until the display flashesVolume.


To hear and switch betweenvolume settings 0-5.

To confirm the settingdisplayed.

To adjust the handset ringervolume

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To exit the options menu at any time, press the END button until the

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When you press a button onthe handset, you hear abeep. You can switch thesebeeps off.

Until the display flashes HS setting.

Until the display flashesKey tone.

Until the display flashesON or OFF.

To confirm the settingdisplayed.

Options

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To set a different language forthe display

You can set the options of‘English’, ‘Francais’,‘Deutsch’, ’Italiano’ or‘Espanol’.

Until the display flashes HS setting.

Until the display flashesLanguage.

To scroll through the options,Deutsch, English,Francais, Italiano orEspanol until the requiredlanguage flashes.

To select the languagedisplayed.

Options

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setting is indicated by an ✱ beforethe country’s language.

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To hear and switch betweenthe different melodies 1-6.

Press the OPTIONS buttonto confirm the settingdisplayed.

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Base station settings

To adjust the base ringer melody

You can use your handset tochange the melody.

Until the display flashesBase setting.

PIN Enter the 4-digit base stationPIN. Original setting 0000.

Until the display flashesBase ringer.

Until the display flashesMelody.

To hear and select the choiceof melody you want 1-6. The original setting is 4.

To confirm the selectiondisplayed. You hear aconfirmation ring.

To adjust the base ringer volume

You can use your handset to change the melody. The settings range from 0-5, where 0 = off and 5 = maximum.



Until the display flashesBase ringer.

Until the display flashesVolume.

To hear and select the volumeyou want 0-5. The originalsetting is 3.

To confirm the selectiondisplayed. You hear aconfirmation ring.

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To set the handset priority

If you are using more thanone handset on your basestation, you can select onehandset to ring before all theothers. You can then set thenumber of rings it will makebefore the other handsetsstart ringing.



To scroll through and selectHS Priority.

To confirm.

To scroll through the options:No priority - all handsetsring at the same time.Handset 1-5 - the selectedhandset rings first.

To confirm the displayedsetting. Display flashesRing (1-99).

KEYPAD Enter the number of ringsyou want the selectedhandset to ring before theother handsets.

To confirm.

Options

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To change the base station PIN

If you change your basestation PIN, keep a record ofthe new number by writingit in the space provided onpage 8.



Until the display flashesChange PIN.

PIN Enter the new 4-digit PIN youwant.

To confirm new PIN. Displayshows Retype.

PIN Re-enter the new PIN.

To confirm the setting.

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You can bar calls with up tofive different prefixes, makingit impossible to dial out if atelephone number ispreceded by one of theseprefixes. This could be aninternational dialling code or a premium rate service.You can also specifyindividual handsets on whichyou want to set call barring.



Until the display flashesCall barring.

The display flashes NO:.

KEYPAD Enter the prefix number tobe barred. (If you are barringinternational calls, enter 00).

Display shows HS.

KEYPAD Enter the handset number(s)1-5 you want calls to bebarred from.

To confirm. You hear aconfirmation ring.

Repeat the steps above toenter up to five separatebarred prefixes.

Until the display showsSelect base.

To scroll through the options:Best base = your handsetwill automatically select thebase station with thestrongest reception.

Base 1-4 = you can selecta specific base to use.

To confirm.

To select which base stationyou want your handset to use

Your handset can display the name of the base stationto which it is currentlyregistered.

Until the display showsShow base.

Until the display showsBase name.

Until the display showsON.


To display the base station nameon your handset

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If you choose to display thebase station name on yourhandset (see above), you cangive each base a differentname. For example, ‘Office’or ‘Home’.

Until the display showsShow base.

Until the display showsSet new name.

Until the base name you wishto change is flashed on thedisplay.

ABC Use the keypad to enter thenew base station name.


See page 18 for details ofhow to enter letters.

To change the base station name

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Using additional handsetsRegistering an additional Synergy handset with the base stationor de-registering a handset.

As well as your original handset, you can register up to a further 4additional handsets to your Synergy2150 base station.

The system allows internal callsbetween two handsets while a third ismaking an external call.

Each additional handset you purchasemust be registered with the basestation.

Please noteRemember to charge the batteries ofnew handsets for at least 16 hours.

When switched on, a new additionalhandset will display Not SUB.

This tells you that the handset is not yet registered with the base station.

At the handset:

Until the display flashesRegistration.

Press to display the availablebase station names BASE 1-4.

If your handset is alreadyregistered to another base,then the display shows ✱next to the base name.

When a free base stationnumber is displayed. Displaythen shows Searching andthe base station number.

When the handset hasdetected the base stationsignal, it gives a confirmationring. You are asked to enterthe base station PIN.

PIN Enter the 4-digit base station PIN. The pre-set PINis 0000. (To change the PIN,see page 38.)

The LED will stop flashing(unless there are newmessages).

The display shows thenormal standby setting whenthe registration process iscompleted.

At the base station:Press the PAGE button andhold for at least 10 seconds,until you hear the validationtone, then release the button.

The In Use LED on the basewill flash repeatedly. Youmust register the handset inthe next 10 minutes.

To register a handset

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Please noteIf the registration process fails, the

handset display shows Not SUB andyou should begin the process again.

Press buttons in the order shown

You can use your handset tode-register another handsetfrom a base station. Youcannot de-register thehandset you are using fromthe base station you are using.

Until display flashes Basesetting.

PIN Enter the 4-digit base stationPIN, the pre-set PIN is 0000.

Until the display showsRemove HS.

Until the handset numberyou want to de-register isflashing.

To confirm.

You will hear a confirmationtone and the display willreturn to Remove HS.

To de-register a handset

Press the INT button. Displayshows the INT symbol andInternal.

Enter the handset numberyou want. Display shows the number and the calledhandset rings.

Press the END button to end the call.

Your caller is put on hold andyou hear the dialling tone.

KEYPAD Enter the handset number towhich you want to transferthe call. When the handset isanswered

The call is transferred.

If the handset is notanswered, press the INTbutton to speak to the caller again.

To call another handset

To transfer an external call toanother handset

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You can talk to one externalcall and another internalcaller at the same time onyour Synergy handset.

During a call with an externalcaller:Your caller is put on hold andyou hear a tone.

KEYPAD Enter the handset number towhich you want to transferthe call. When the handset isanswered.

Press and hold the # buttonfor a few seconds until thedisplay clears. You can nowstart your three-wayconversations.

To hold a three-way conversation

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Operating with additionalbase stationsYou can use up to five handsets oneach Synergy 2150 base station, andup to four base stations with yourhandset to build up a comprehensivecordless telephone system.

The handset supplied with each basestation is already registered as HS1.

You can register a handsetwith up to 3 other basestations.

Follow the same steps shownon page 41, ensuring thatyou select a base station thatis free i.e. one that has no ✱against it.

Press and hold the PAGEbutton on the base stationyou want to register yourhandset to. It sends a uniquesignal and your handset willautomatically accept it as thenext base station.

To avoid confusion you maywish to allocate a differentname from your original base.This can be done by followingthe steps on page 40.

To register your handset toanother base station Please note

When registering handsets to anothermanufacturer’s base, the assigned

handset number may not appear in the handset display.

To find out the handset number, press INT then 1 to call handset 1.

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When connecting your Synergy 2150to a switchboard/PBX, you may needto change the dialling mode fromTONE to PULSE.

The dialling mode is set toTONE when the product issupplied.

To change to PULSE.

Until display flashes Basesetting.


Until the display flashesDial mode.

Until the display flashesPulse.

To confirm setting.

To change the dialling mode

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When connected to someswitchboards/PBX’s youmay encounter higher thannormal speech levels. If thisis the case you can alter thenetwork setting from PSTNto PBX which would reducethe levels to normal.



Until the display flashesNetwork.

Until PBX is flashing.


To change the networkconnection

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To enter a PSTN pre-fix code Please noteEach time the PSTN pre-fix code is

dialled a pause will automatically beinserted before the telephone

number is dialled.

With some switchboards it may be helpful to dial a pause after entering the PSTN pre-fix code eg: 9,11 etc. to enable you to get an outside line. However, your Synergy 2150 can enter a pause automatically for you.



Until the display flashesPSTN prefix.

KEYPAD Enter the pre-fix numberafter which you want thepause to be inserted. Thiscan be up to 5 digits.


Please noteEach time you dial out on a PSTN number you muststill dial the pre-fix code i.e. you will still have to

dial the pre-fix code 9,11 etc.to enable an outside line to

be established.The numbers held in the

directory must also have thePSTN pre-fix code to gain an outside line with some

switchboards.

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Maintenance

Simply clean your Synergy 2150 witha damp cloth (not wet) or an antistaticwipe. Never use a dry cloth as thismay cause a static shock.

Pack the unit securely, preferably inthe original packaging. All parts mustbe returned including the mains poweradaptor. We cannot take responsibilityfor goods damaged in transit.

Within guaranteeIf you experience a problem with yourSynergy 2150 you should contact theSynergy Helpline on 0845 602 1041.Calls are charged at local call rates. If the problem is not remedied, you willbe advised to contact your originalpoint of purchase.

Some retailers offer extended warrantyschemes for cover outside the initial12-month period. Please ask them fordetails.

Outside warrantyIf your Synergy 2150 needs repairafter the warranty period has ended,contact the Synergy Helpline on 0845 602 1041 for information on our recommended repair agents.

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Help

Emergency callsThe emergency services can be

contacted in the UK by dialling 999or 112 which is valid in any country

that is a member of the Europeancommunity.

Please noteIf your Synergy 2150 is connected to a switchboard/PBX, you may have

to dial an access number before 999 tocontact the emergency services. Someswitchboards cannot dial out during

a power failure.

The Synergy 2150 will not work when the power fails. Alternativearrangements should be made for

access to emergency services.

BT accepts no responsibility for damagecaused to your Synergy handset byusing any other type of battery.

No display appearsThe battery may be flat or dead.Recharge or replace the battery.

No dial toneIs the telephone line cord plugged intothe phone socket?

Check that the base station is connectedto the mains power and switched on.

You cannot link up with the base stationIf the display shows Not SUB, thehandset must be registered with theSynergy 2150 base station. See page 41.

Is the display flashing ?

The mains power cable may not beconnected at the base or switched on.

Are you in range of the base station?

Battery could be low or flat.

If using more than one base station,check that you are connected to thecorrect base. See page 39.

No ring on the handset or base stationThe ringer volume may be switched tosilent. To adjust the ringer volume onthe handset, see page 35, on the basestation, see page 37.

Check that that the base station isplugged into the phone socket.

Replacing the handset batteryAfter a time, you may find that thehandset battery is running out ofcharge more quickly. This is a standardsign of wear and the battery will needreplacing.

Spare batteries (Item Code 871996)are available from BT Shops orcontact the Synergy 2150 Helpline0845 602 1041.

Do not immerse batteries in water orthrow them into a fire, or dispose ofthem with ordinary domestic refuse.

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Check that that the base station isplugged into the mains power andswitched on.

Buzzing noise on my radio, TV,computer or hearing aidSometimes, your Synergy 2150 caninterfere with other electricalequipment if it is placed too close.

It is recommended that you placeyour Synergy 2150 and other Synergyhandsets at least one metre away fromsuch appliances to avoid any risk ofinterference.

The charger does not appear to beworkingCheck that:• the power adaptor is properly

plugged in to the charger• your handset has slotted correctly

into the charger• the battery is correctly fitted into

the handset

Are you using the correct poweradaptor?Synergy 2150 base station powersupply is Item Code 872073.

Cannot adjust the option in the basestationIs someone else making changes viaanother handset?

Have you pressed the OPTIONSbutton to confirm your selection?

If you are still experiencing difficulty,call the Synergy 2150 Helpline on0845 602 1041.

Have you pressed the OPTIONS buttonto confirm your selection?

If you are still experiencing difficulty,call the Synergy 2150 Helpline

0845 602 1041.

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Technical information

EnvironmentYour Synergy 2150 should be kept freeof dust, moisture, high temperature,vibration and should not be exposedto direct sunlight. Do not stand it oncarpets or other surfaces whichgenerate fibres or place it in locationswhich prevent the free flow of air overits surfaces.

If the power fails Alternative arrangements should bemade for access to emergency services.

How many phones can you have?All items of telephone equipment havea Ringer Equivalence Number (REN),which is used to calculate the numberof items which may be connected toany one telephone line. The Synergy2150 has a REN of 1. Any otherinstrument provided by BT may beassumed to have a REN of 1 unlessotherwise stated. A total REN of 4 isallowed.

Connection to the BT telephonenetworkSynergy 2150 is fully approved forconnection to the BT network providedit is used according to the instructionsin this guide. The telephone lines mustprovide Multi-frequency (Touch Tone)dialling capabilities.

It may be connected to Direct ExchangeLines and switchboards (PBXs) withnew plan (plug and socket)arrangements.

Connecting to switchboardsSynergy 2150 is only approved for usewith a compatible switchboardincluding those which do not providesecondary proceed indication.

If you would like a list of suitableswitchboards, contact BT on 154.

If you do not have a compatibleswitchboard, it cannot be guaranteedthat the product will operate correctlyunder all possible conditions ofconnection. If you have any difficulties,contact BT on 154.

Generally, Synergy 2150 can beconnected to any switchboard where asimple modern telephone can be usedto make and receive calls. Synergy 2150is suitable for connection toswitchboards which return secondaryproceed indication.

WarningThe apparatus is designed to be

operated in a normal office or domesticenvironment where the relativehumidity does not exceed 75%.

It should not be used in bathrooms or near water.

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Standard DECT, GAP

Number of channels 120 duplex channels

Radio frequency range 1880 MHz to 1900 MHz

Duplex method Time-division multiplexing. 10 ms frame length

Channel spacing 1728 kHz

Bit rate 1152 kbit/s

Modulation GFSK

Voice coding 32 kbit/s

Transmitted power 10 mW, average output per channel

Range Up to 300 metres outdoors (uninterrupted lineof sight)Up to 50 metres in buildings

Power supply Base station 230 V/50 Hz (AC adaptor)

Power consumption base station 3.6 VA

Operating time, mobile unit Standby: up to 150 hours(with fully charged battery) Phone in use: Up to 12 hours

Handsfree: Up to 7 hours talktime.

Permitted ambient conditions 0˚C to 55˚C – Handset; 5˚C to 45˚Cfor operation (maximum) Base; 15% to 90% rel. humidity

Permitted storage temperature –10˚C to +60˚C

Signalling method DTMF and PULSE

Signal key function Timed Break Recall

Base station dimensions 120mm x 126mm x 60mm (L x W x H)

Handset dimensions 151mm x 46mm x 30mm (L x W x H)

Weight Base station: 175gHandset: 115g (with battery)

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Index

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Answering machineanswer mode 23base speaker volume 21call monitoring 14call screening 28delete announcement 24delete old messages 28handset speaker on/off 25handset speaker volume 26memory full 26number of rings 25

on/off 23play messages 27record memo 28record own annoucement 24remote access 29save caller’s number into

phonebook 32security PIN 26select day/time prompts 23set day and time 22time saver 25, 29view stored numbers 32VIP feature 33

At a glance 1, 2

Base stationadditional 44change base station name 40handset display 39melody 37PIN number 12, 38priority, handset 38register handset 41

ringer volume 37select which base station 39

Batteriescharging 11helpline 49installing 10levels 11low warning 11performance 11replacing 48

Building up a phone system 7

Call barring 39

Call monitoring 14

Call screening 28

Call waiting 33

Caller display 31

Callsend 13handsfree 14make 13receive 14redial 15secrecy 15three-way calling 43transfer 42

Cleaning 47

DECT 7

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old numbers 33

Dialling mode 16, 45change 45pulse 16tone 16

Display symbols 2

End a call 13

Go back option 16

Guarantee 47

Handset additional 41call another handset 42de-register 42display which base station 39earpiece volume 15keytones 36melody 35menu 3monitor 14on/off 13register 41ringer volume 35ringer priorities 38three-way call 43transfer external call 42transfer 42

Handsfree 14

Help 48

Helpline 49

Introduction 7

Key features 5, 6

Keypad lock/unlock 13

Language display 36

Lock keypad 13

Location 10

Mains adaptor 10

Maintenance 47

Make a call 13

Melodybase station 37handset 35

Memory full 26

Menu 3

Notepaddial a number 17store a number 17store in phonebook 18view a number 17

Number of rings 25

Optional settings 35

On/Offanswering machine 23handset 13handset speaker 26

Pause 19

Phonebook 18delete 20delete all 20dial a number 20edit an entry 19pause 19store a name and number 19

Phone system – building up 7

PINbase station 12, 38pre-set 12remote access 26

Play messages 27

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Power cable 10

Recall 16, 17

Receive a call 14

Record memo 28own announcement 24

Redial 15

Remote access 29

Remote access PIN 26

REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) 50

Returning your Synergy 2150 47

Safety instructions 9

Secrecy 15

Security PIN for remote access 26

Select services 31caller display 31VIP feature 33call waiting 33

Service 47

Setting up 10

Switchboard 45dialling mode 45connecting 45, 49PSTN pre-fix code 46

Switch handset on/off 13

Technical information 50

Telephone socket 12

Technical specification 51

Telephone line cord 12

Three-way conversation 43

Time saver 25

Tone dialling 16

Unpacking 8

Unlock keypad 13

VIP 33

Volumeearpiece 15handset ringer 35handset speaker volume 26base station ringer 37

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APPROVED for connection totelecommunication systems specified inthe instructions for use subject to the

conditions set out in them

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CE compliant to 89/336/EEC(EMC Directive) & 73/23/EEC(Low Voltage Directive)

Offices worldwideThe telecommunications services described in this publicationare subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract.

Touchtone™ is a registered trade mark ofBritish Telecommunications plc in the UK.

© British Telecommunications plc 2000.Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.Registered in England No. 1800000.Designed by: The Art & Design Partnership Limited.Printed in China. Synergy 2150. Issue 1 (5/00) 7

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