BT 2500

BT 2500
SET UP & USER GUIDE

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Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT2500
Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine
2 Important – please read first
• Only use the line cord, power supply and rechargeable batteries supplied with
your phone.
• Make sure that the power supply is connected to a known working socket.
• Connect your phone to the power supply and allow the batteries to charge for
24 hours before connecting the line cord to your telephone socket.
• To make sure you get the best range and reception from your handset, avoid
interference by placing the base unit away from large metal objects such as
fridge freezers and microwave ovens or electronic products such as computers
and TVs.
Answer machine – handy hint

Make sure the telephone is set to Answer and record and that the Ring delay
is set to answer before any voicemail service i.e. BT Answer 1571, or similar.
The default setting is four rings. If you want to change this, please see page 41.
If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp

Check box contents 3
Telephone line cord

(pre-installed)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh

Handset Base rechargeable batteries
Mains power adaptor (already in handset)
(item code 066270)
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh

Handset Charger Mains power adaptor rechargeable batteries
(item code 066270) (already in handset)
IMPORTANT
Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box or this
product might not work. Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type.
BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT2500 if you use any other type of batteries.

4 Quick set-up guide
Where to put your phone
• Place the base within
1 Plug in
3 metres of a mains power
socket and 1.8 metres of a 1. Plug the mains 2. Plug the other end
phone socket so the cables power adaptor into of the power adaptor
will reach. the base, with the into the wall power
• Make sure it’s at least a cable clipped in the socket and switch on.
metre away from other
electrical appliances to groove provided.
avoid interference.
• Don’t place the phone or 1
base in a bathroom or
other humid area.
• The product works by
sending radio signals
between the handset and
base. The strength of the
signal depends on where you
position the base. Putting it 2
as high as possible can help
give you the best signal.
IMPORTANT
• Don’t connect the phone line The phone line cord is pre-installed but don’t
to a phone socket until the plug the other end into the wall socket yet.
handset is fully charged.
• The base station should
be plugged into the mains
power socket all the time.

Quick set-up guide 5
2 Activate the batteries and Talk/Standby time

Under ideal conditions, the
follow the Set-up wizard handset batteries should give

up to 12 hours talk time or
120 hours standby on a single
1. Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab charge. (This doesn’t mean you
away from the back of the handset. can unplug the base or leave
the handset for this length of
time without charge).
Please note that new Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries don’t
reach full capacity until
they’ve been in normal use
Rechargeable batteries for several days.
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
Battery low warning
for 24 hours before use. The icon will flash, you’ll
see the message Battery
Low in the display and hear a
2. The handset will check for a link with the base warning beep every minute,
to indicate that you need to
station, once found the screen will show Please set recharge your handset before
the time and date. The set-up wizard will take you you can use it.
through the steps for setting the time and date, You can remove the display
message by selecting Hide. If
recording your outgoing message for the answer the battery charge completely
machine and adding contacts. runs out, the display will show
Batteries flat. Please
Press the button if you want to follow charge. You must recharge
the handset batteries before
the set-up wizard prompt or the button you can use the handset. If the
to continue to the next prompt until set-up charge completely runs out the
handset will switch off. Place
is complete. the handset on the base or
charger to charge.
6 Quick set-up guide
Battery performance 3. Once set-up is complete your handset will display

• To keep the batteries in the Please check line cord, place the handset on the
best condition, leave the
base to charge until step 4.
handset off the base for a
few hours at a time. 4. After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the
• Running the batteries right phone wall socket.
down at least once a week
will help them last as long IMPORTANT
as possible. Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your
• After charging your handset phone might not work.
for the first time, subsequent
charging time for the Set up your additional handsets (multipacks only)
batteries is approximately 1. For additional handsets and chargers: plug the
8 hours.
mains power adaptor into the back of the charger
• The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will go
and plug the other end into the mains wall socket
down over time, which will and switch on the power.
reduce the talk and standby 1
time. Eventually they’ll need
replacing. For details on how
to get replacement batteries,
call the helpline on 0800
145 6789*.
2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 5.

3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for
24 hours.
Quick
Quick set-up
set-up guide
guide 7
7
Using your BT2500 on

If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply
a broadband line?
slide open the battery compartment cover and If so, you need to fit an ADSL
ease out the batteries. microfilter between the phone
line cord and the phone
3 Go! socket. You can get BT
ADSL microfilters from
Your BT2500 is now ready www.bt.com/shop
for you to use

• For help setting the date and time, go to page 58.
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 19.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to
page 50.
• For instructions on using the answer machine,
go to page 37.
Or, you may find the answer in the Help section If you cannot find the answer
on page 68 or see our online frequently asked to your problem in this user
questions at www.bt.com/producthelp guide, then please call our free
Helpline on 0800 145 6789*.
Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789*. Our dedicated advisors are
more likely to be able to help
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and you than the retailer where you
international call costs may vary. made your purchase.

8 In this guide
Getting to know your phone Voicemail (1571)..............................23
Handset buttons...............................12 Do not disturb..................................23
Handset display/display icons............14 Keypad lock......................................24
Finding your way around your phone.15 Turn the handset ringer on or off........24
Menu map........................................16 Turn Eco mode on or off....................25
Base.................................................18 Finding handset (paging)..................25
Using the phone Contacts
Switch the handset on or off..............19 Store a contact name and number.....26
Make an external call........................19 Character map..................................27
Preparatory dialling..........................19 View/dial a contact...........................27
End a call.........................................19 Edit a contact entry...........................28
Receive a call....................................20 Delete a contact entry.......................28
Call Waiting......................................20 Delete all contacts............................28
Mute................................................21 View the contact memory status........28
Incoming speech/Handsfree volume..21 Copy a contact (only available if you
Handsfree........................................21 have more than one handset)............30
Make a handsfree call........................21 Copy all contacts (only available if you
Answer a call handsfree.....................22 have more than one handset)............31
Switch to handsfree during a call.......22 Speed dial
Redial..............................................22 Save a speed dial entry......................32

In this guide 9
Dial a speed dial entry.......................33 Set the answer mode

Edit a speed dial entry.......................33 (Answer & Record or Answer Only).....40
Delete a speed dial entry...................33 Set the answer delay.........................41
Caller Display and the Calls list Set the maximum message length......41
Caller Display....................................34 Set the message alert on or off..........42
Calls list............................................34 Call screening...................................42
View/dial an entry in the Calls list.......35 Message playback using the handset.43
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts.35 Delete all old (played) messages........44
Delete an entry in the Calls list...........36 Using the answer machine from
Delete the entire Calls list..................36 the base...........................................45
Switch the answer machine on or off..45
Answer machine
Using the answer machine from Message playback using the base.......45
the handset......................................37 Delete all old (played) messages........46
Switch the answer machine on or off..37 Remote access..................................46
Outgoing messages..........................37 Set the remote access PIN for the
Record your own outgoing message..38 first time..........................................47
Play the current outgoing message....38 Change the remote access PIN...........47
Reinstate the pre-recorded Turn remote access on/off.................48
outgoing message............................39 If you forget to switch on your
Record a memo................................40 answer machine................................48

10 In this guide
Operating your answer Set an alarm ....................................59

machine remotely.............................49 Stopping the alarm when it goes off...59
Settings BT Calling Features
Set the handset ringtone for external Pre-stored numbers in the Calling
or internal calls.................................50 Features menu..................................60
Set the handset ringer volume...........50 Using Call Diversion...........................61
Turn the handset tones on or off........51 Using Ringback.................................61
Change the handset name.................52 Using Call Waiting ............................62
Change the handset display contrast..52 Using Reminder call..........................62
Change the call settings....................53 Using Call Barring.............................63
Set the base ringtone........................53 Using Anonymous call reject..............63
Set the base ringer volume................54 Using additional handsets
Set a PBX access code.......................55 Register an additional handset...........64
Change the system PIN.....................56 De-register a handset.......................65
Reset the handset or base settings.....56 Make an internal call
Reset the handset or base user data...57 between handsets.............................66
Clock/Alarm Transfer a call....................................66
Set the time format (12 or 24 hour)...58 Hold a 3-way call..............................67
Set the time and date........................58 Help................................................68

In this guide 11
General information
Safety information............................72
Cleaning...........................................73
Environmental..................................73
Product disposal instructions.............73
Guarantee........................................74
Technical information........................75
Connecting to a switchboard.............75
Recall (R)..........................................75
R&TTE..............................................75
Declaration of Conformance..............75

12 Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons
Left option button
Press to enter the main menu, access sub menus and confirm
options shown on the display above the button.
Vol/Up
In standby, press to change the ringer volume.
In talk mode, press to increase the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.
Contacts
Press to access your stored Contacts.
Talk/Handsfree
In standby mode, press to make and receive calls, see page 19.
In talk mode, press to switch handsfree on and off, see page 21.
Calls/Down
In standby, press to open and scroll through the Calls list, see page 34.
In talk mode, press to decrease the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through the options.
1 (Speed dial)
In standby, press and hold to dial BT 1571 or
your stored speed dial number, see page 23.

Getting to know your phone 13
Right option button

Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button,
to delete or go back to the previous screen.
In answer machine mode, deletes the current message playing.
ECO/R (Recall)
In standby, long press to turn Eco mode on/off, see page 25.
R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when
connected to a switchboard/PBX.
End call/on or off

Press to end a call.
In standby, press and hold to switch the handset on or off, see page 19.
In menu mode, press to return to update to home screen.
2-9 (Speed dial)

In standby, press and hold buttons 2-9
to dial a stored speed dial number, see page 32.
Press and hold to turn handset ringer on or off.
Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.

Handset display
Handset name
Handset display icons

Shows handset battery status. On – answer machine on.
Scrolls when the handset is charging. Off – answer machine off.
Flashing – new answer machine message.
Empty frame flashes when battery
needs recharging. Memory full shows if answer machine memory
is full.
On – missed call in the Calls list*.
On – alarm is set.
On - incoming call received.
Flashing – alarm time has been reached.
On - outgoing call made. Off – alarm off.
On – handsfree speaker on. When on, indicates that you are listening
On – Eco mode is on. to answer phone messages or recorded memos.
The keypad is locked. When on, indicates that you are recording
a new outgoing message or memo.
Handset ringer is switched off.
UnMute/Mute Indicates when Mute is on or off.
* For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your network provider.
A fee may be payable. Find out more at www.bt.com/callingfeatures

Finding your way around your phone

Your BT2500 has an easy to use menu system.
Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the next page.
When the handset is switched on and at the home screen:
1. Select Menu by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu.
2. Use the or button to scroll through the available menu options.
3. When the menu you want is displayed, press the Left option button .
4. Use the or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.
When the sub menu you want is displayed, press the Left option button .
Select Back by pressing the Right option button .
To exit a menu and return to the home screen, press .
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to the home
screen automatically
Right option button

Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
Left option button the button or to go back a step.
Press to select the option
Navigation buttons
displayed on the screen above
Scroll up or down through
the button or to confirm entry.
the menu options.

Menu map
Answer Phone Play Messages (x new msg)
Delete all old messages
Outgoing Message
Record Memo
Answer phone on/off
Answer mode
Answer settings
Do Not Disturb On
Off
Clock/Alarm Alarm Off
On Once
On Daily
Mon to Fri
Sat & Sun
Time and Date
Time Format 12 hr
24 hr
Speed dial list Speed dial 1-9
Calling Features Check Diversion

Cancel Ringback
Call Waiting
Reminder Call
Call Barring
Anon. Call Reject

Settings Sounds Ringing External Ringtone

Internal Ringtone
Ringing Volume
Handset Tones Keypad Tones On
Off
Confirmation Tones On
Off
Handset name
Display Contrast Level 1-5
Call Settings Auto Answer

Auto End Call On
Auto join calls Off
First Ring
Base Settings Ringing
PBX Code
Software Version Version:
Registration Register Handset

De-register handset
Change System PIN
Reset Settings
Clear user data
Contacts menu Add new contact Calls menu Save Number
Accessed by pressing Edit Contact Accessed by pressing Delete Call
the button Delete Contact the button Delete All
Copy contacts (only available if
more than one handset registered)
Memory Status
Delete all contacts
18
Base
Vol- Vol+ Answer on/off Find

Decrease the speaker Increase the speaker Press to turn the answer Press to ring all registered
volume during playback, volume during playback, machine on or off. handsets, helpful for finding a
the call screening volume the call screening volume When set to On, the text missing handset, see page 25.
during idle and the base during idle and the base ‘On’ will light up on Also used during the registration
ringer volume. ringer volume. the button. process, see page 64.
Skip<< Skip>>
During playback, press During playback, press to
once to skip back to skip forward to the start
the start of the current of the next message.
message. Press twice to
Stop
skip back to the start of
Press to stop
the previous message.
message playback.
Delete
Press once to delete Play
the message during When you have new
playback. In idle mode, messages, the button
press to delete all old Green In use light Red charging light will flash. Press once to
messages. On when there is Battery charging light. play new messages.
power to the base. On when the handset is Press during playback
Flashes when the line in the base charging. to pause playback.
is in use or registration
is taking place.

Using the phone 19
To switch the handset off Call timer

Your handset will automatically
1. Press and hold until the handset turns off. time your outgoing and
incoming calls. The handset
To switch the handset on shows the length of time both
1. Press and hold until the handset turns on. during and for a few seconds
after your call.
Make an external call
1. Press .
When you make a call, the
2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number. green In use light on the
base comes on.
Preparatory dialling
Auto end
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake select If auto end is set to On you
Del. by pressing the Right option button to can end a call by placing the
delete the last digit. handset back in the base.
If auto end is set to Off, you’ll
2. Press to dial. need to press to end the call.
Auto end On is the default
End a call setting. See page 53.
1. Press .

20 Using the phone
Auto answer Receive a call

If auto answer is set to On you
can answer a call by lifting the
When you receive a call, the phone rings and the
handset off the base. display shows Incoming call and . If you’ve got a
If auto answer is set to Off, caller display service, the display shows the caller’s
you’ll need to lift the handset number if it’s available or the caller’s name if it
off the base and press too.
Auto answer On is the default matches an entry stored in your contacts list.
setting. See page 53. 1. Press to accept the call.
Call Waiting
To switch your call waiting
Call Waiting
service on or off, see page 62. If you’ve got a call waiting service and it is switched
Out of range warning on, your phone will alert you to a second incoming
When the handset is out of call if you’re already engaged on an external call.
range of the base, the display
will show Searching for base…,
1. You’ll hear the call waiting tone and if you also
the backlight will turn up to have caller display the display will show the number
100% to indicate the alert of the caller, or the name if it matches an entry in
message and you will hear a your contacts.
warning tone. You need to
move back within range of the 2. Press or select Switch by pressing to
base station. answer the new call and your first caller is put on hold.
If you move out of range when 3. Press or select Switch by pressing to
you’re on a call, you’ll lose your toggle between the two callers.
connection. The handset will
automatically re-connect to 4. Press to hang up the current call.
the base when you move back 5. If you hang up a current call, your phone will ring
within range.
back to reconnect you to your original call if that
caller is still connected.
Using the phone 21
Mute During a call, you can talk to

someone nearby without your
1. During a call, select Mute by pressing the Right caller hearing.
option button. The display shows Call muted and
your caller can’t hear you.
Mute can also be used to
2. Select UnMute to return to your caller. silence a handset ringer when
an incoming call is received.
Incoming speech / Handsfree volume
1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume.
During a call, you can adjust
The first press will present the Call volume screen so the handset incoming speech or
you can see the current volume level. Subsequent loudspeaker volume. There are
presses will change the volume, you will hear the five levels. The default setting
is Level 3.
volume level with each press.
Handsfree
Make a handsfree call Handsfree lets you talk to your
caller without holding the
1. Enter the number then press twice. is
handset and means that other
displayed. You hear your call over the handset people in the room can listen
loudspeaker. Press to switch the call between to your conversation over
the earpiece and the loudspeaker. the loudspeaker.
2. Press to end the call.

During a handsfree call, press
or to change the volume.

22 Using the phone
Answer a call handsfree

When the phone rings:
1. Press after the call has been answered. The call is
transferred to the handset loudspeaker.
Switch to handsfree during a call
1. During a call, press to put the call on the
loudspeaker. To switch handsfree off and return the
call to the earpiece, press again.
Redial
Telephone numbers that you have called are saved
in the Calls list. There is not a separate redial list, all
calls are saved in the Calls list. The Calls list holds up
to 50 incoming (missed and answered) calls and
20 outgoing calls.
To redial a number, see ‘View/dial an entry in the
Calls list’ on page 35. You can also save a number
to your contacts, delete a number or delete all
numbers from the Calls list, see pages 35-36.

Using the phone 23
Voicemail (BT 1571)

1. If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 you can
press and hold to listen to your messages.
Do not disturb
This feature allows calls to be presented silently with
minimal notification. When set to On, the base and
handset ringer volumes (on all handsets registered
to the base) will be set to Off. The handset backlight
will not come on when the phone rings and the only
tones that the handset will emit are the battery low
and out of range warnings. The base call screening
volume and message alert will also be set to Off.
Turn Do not disturb on or off
1. Select Menu, scroll to Do Not Disturb and When set to On, the idle screen
press . will display Do Not Disturb.
2. Press or to select On or Off then press

to save. The chosen setting will be displayed and
you will hear a confirmation tone.

24 Using the phone
You can lock the keypad so that Keypad lock

it can’t be used accidentally
while you’re carrying it around. To lock the keypad
With the keypad locked, you 1. Press and hold for 2 seconds. The handset gives
can still call the emergency
services on 999 and 112 using
a confirmation tone and Keypad locked is briefly
preparatory dialling and you displayed before returning to the home screen, with
can still answer incoming calls the icon displayed.
and operate the in call features
as normal. When the call is To unlock the keypad:
ended, the comes
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds. The handset gives
on again.
a confirmation tone and Keypad unlocked is briefly
displayed before returning to the home screen.
Turn the handset ringer on or off
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the handset
ringer on or off. The display will briefly show Ringer
on or Ringer off before reverting to the home
screen with the icon displayed if the ringer is off.

Using the phone 25
Turn Eco mode on or off The default setting is Eco

mode Off.
With Eco mode on, the handset only uses the
transmission power it needs to communicate
with the base rather than full transmission power
all the time.
1. Long press to turn Eco mode on or off. The
icon will then be displayed to indicate that Eco
mode is on, when not displayed, Eco mode is off.
Find handset (Paging)
You can ring a handset to help find it. If you get an incoming call
while you’re paging a handset,
1. Press on the base. All handsets registered to the incoming call takes priority.
the base will ring and the screen will show Base
If the handset ringer is switched
searching for handsets for up to 2 minutes. off on a handset, it will be
2. To stop the ringing, press on the base again or temporarily switched back on so
press on any handset. the handset can be found.
Paging calls can’t be answered
by a handset.

26 Contacts
Entering names You can store up to 50 names and numbers in your
Use the keypad letters to enter
list of contacts. Names can be up to 14 characters
names, e.g. to store Tom: Press
once to enter T. Press and numbers up to 24 digits. The handset will come
three times to enter o. Press with some special numbers pre-stored. These will
once to enter m. include the BT Helpline, BT 118500, All handsets (if
Writing tips you have more than two handsets registered) and a
To delete the last digit/ list of the handsets registered to the base according
character entered, select by
pressing the button.
to their default name/number (e.g. Handset 2 or 3
etc) or name if you have stored one.
Press to switch between
text entry modes: sentence case Store a contact name and number
(Abc), upper case ABC), lower
1. From the home screen, press .
case (abc) or numeric (123).
2. Select Options by pressing . Add new
Press to insert a space.
contact will be displayed, press .
To enter a pause in a
contact number 3. Enter the new contact name using the keypad (see
When storing a number, press note opposite for help) and press .
and hold in the place
4. Enter the phone number and press .
where you want the pause.
The display will show Contact saved and you will
To enter a recall in a
hear a confirmation tone.
contact number
When storing a number, press 5. If you only have one handset, the display will return
and hold in the place to the contacts list showing the new entry. If you
where you want the recall. have more than one handset registered to the base
you will be prompted to Copy to other handsets?
If you wish to, press and follow the display
instructions or see page 30.
Contacts 27
Character map
1 & . , ‘ ? ! @ 1
2 a b c 2 à á â ã æ ç
3 d e f 3 è é ê ë ë
4 g h i 4 î ï ì í
5 j k l 5 £
6 m n o 6 ö ô ò ó õ ø ñ
7 p q r s 7 $ ß
8 t u v 8 ü ù ú û
9 w x y z 9
0 space 0 + £ $ # *
* *
# Changes text entry mode (sentence case, upper, lower
or numeric)
View/dial a contact
Searching alphabetically
1. From the home screen, press . The first entry Press the relevant keypad
will be displayed. button, e.g. to search for a
2. Press or to scroll through and view the entries. contact beginning with S, press
four times, then scroll
3. To dial an entry, press when the entry is
through the entries.
displayed.

28 Contacts
You cannot edit the special Edit a contact entry

contact entries that the
handset has pre-programmed
1. From the home screen, press .
in memory. 2. Press or to scroll to the entry you want to edit
and select Options by pressing .
3. Press to display Edit Contact and press .
4. Edit the name by pressing or to move cursor
left or right and to delete characters and use
the keypad to enter new ones, then press .
5. Edit the number by pressing or to move cursor
left or right and to delete characters and
use the keypad to enter new ones, then
press .
6. The display will show Contact saved and you will
hear a confirmation tone. If there is more than one
handset registered to the base you will be given the
When you delete an entry, it choice to copy the entry to other handsets.
will only be deleted on the
handset you are using. If you Delete a contact entry
have more than one handset 1. From the home screen, press .
registered to the base you 2. Press or to scroll to the entry you want to
will need to delete the entry
delete and select Options by pressing .
manually from each handset.
3. Press until Delete Contact is displayed and
You cannot delete the special
press .
contact entries that the handset
has pre-programmed in memory. 4. Delete contact? is displayed, press to
confirm. The display will show Contact deleted and
Contacts 29
Delete all contacts When you delete all contacts

they will only be deleted on the
1. From the home screen, press . The first entry handset you are using. If you
will be displayed. Select Options by pressing have more than one handset
. registered to the base and wish
to delete all contacts from them
2. Press until Delete all contacts is displayed and all, you will need to manually
press . follow the delete all contacts
3. Delete all contacts? is displayed, press to procedure using each handset.
confirm. The display will show All contacts deleted The delete all contacts feature
will not delete the special contact
and you will hear a confirmation tone.
entries that the handset has pre-
programmed in the memory.
View the contact memory status
1. From the home screen, press . The first
entry will be displayed. Select Options by pressing
.
2. Press until Memory Status is displayed and
press .
3. The display will show the total number of contacts
stored and the total amount of contacts that can be
stored, e.g. 22 contacts, (50 max.).

30 Contacts
Copy a contact (only available if you have more

than one handset)
1. From the home screen, press . The first entry
will be displayed.
2. Press or to scroll to the entry you want to
copy and select Options by pressing .
3. Press until Copy contacts is displayed and
press .
4. Copy only and the contact’s name will be displayed,
press .
If you only have 2 handsets registered to the base:
The display will show Copying to and the handset
name/number you are copying to. Once the contact
has been copied successfully, the display will show
Copy complete and you will hear a confirmation tone.
If you have more than 2 handsets registered to
the base:
The display will show Copy to: All handsets. You have
the option to copy to all your handsets or to select
an individual handset using or to display your
choice, then press . Once copying has been
successful you will hear a confirmation tone and the
display will show Copy complete.
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Copy all contacts (only available if you have more

than one handset)
1. From the home screen, press . The first entry will
be displayed, select Options by pressing .
2. Press until Copy contacts is displayed and
press .
3. Press to display Copy all contacts and
press .
If you only have 2 handsets registered to the base:
The display will show Replace contacts list?
Press , the handset name/number you are
copying to will be displayed. Once the contact has
been copied successfully, the display will show Copy
complete and you will hear a confirmation tone.
If you have more than 2 handsets registered
to the base:
Press or to display the handset you want
to copy to, then press . The display will
show Replace contacts list? Press , the
handset name/number you are copying to will be
displayed. Once copying has been successful, the
display will show Copy complete and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
32 Speed dial
You can allocate a name and number to each of
the Speed dial buttons to . Button is
pre-programmed with 1571 but you can delete
this and replace it with an entry of your choice.
Once a Speed dial entry has been stored you can
simply press and hold the Speed dial button to
automatically dial the number stored under it.
Save a Speed dial entry
If you try to save a Speed 1. From the the home screen, enter the telephone
dial entry under a Speed dial
number you want to store.
button that has already been
populated, the display will show 2. Then, either:
Replace number? and you Press and hold the Speed dial button to
will hear an error tone. You can
either overwrite the existing
you want to store the number under. The display
entry by pressing and holding will show Saved as speed dial X (x being the Speed
the same Speed dial button dial button) and you will hear a confirmation tone.
or press and hold a different
Or,
Speed dial button.
If you try to save a Speed
Select Options by pressing . The display will
dial entry under a Speed dial show Save as speed dial. Press . Press
button that has already been or to display the Speed dial button number you
populated, the display will want to save the entry under and press .
show Replace number? and you
will hear an error tone. You can The display will show Saved as speed dial X
overwrite the existing entry by (x being the Speed dial button) and you will hear
pressing . a confirmation tone.
Speed dial 33
Dial a Speed dial entry

1. Press and hold the Speed dial button to
under which the entry you want to dial is stored.
The number will be dialled automatically.
Edit a Speed dial entry
1. Select Menu by pressing , scroll to Speed
dial list and press . The first entry will be
displayed.
2. Press or to display the entry you want to edit
and select Options by pressing .
3. Edit speed dial is displayed, press .
4. Edit the number by selecting Del. to delete digits
and then enter the new digits. Press to
save. You will hear a confirmation tone and Saved
as speed dial x will be displayed.
Delete a Speed dial entry
1. Select Menu by pressing , scroll to Speed
dial list and press . The first entry will be
displayed.
2. Press or to display the entry you want to
delete and select Options by pressing .
3. Press to display Delete speed dial and
press .
4. Delete speed dial x? is displayed, press .
You will hear a confirmation tone and Speed dial x
deleted will be displayed.

34 Caller Display and the Calls list
You’ll need to subscribe to Caller Display
your network provider’s Caller
Display service for this feature If you’ve subscribed to a Caller Display service,
to work. You might have to pay you’ll be able to see your caller’s number on your
a fee. For more information on handset display (provided it’s not withheld) before
BT Calling Features, call BT free
you answer a call. If your caller’s name is stored
on 0800 800 150.
in your contacts list and it matches the number
For the caller’s name to be
displayed, make sure you’ve calling, you’ll see the caller’s name on the display
stored the full telephone instead. If you haven’t subscribed to a Caller Display
number in your contacts list, service Incoming call will be displayed when you
including the dialling code.
receive a call.
There are some incoming
calls where a number is not Calls list
displayed and a network
The Calls list holds up to 50 incoming (missed and
message is recorded instead:
answered) calls and 20 outgoing calls. The date
Unavailable = number is
unavailable and time of the call is also stored. If you haven’t
Withheld = number has subscribed to a Caller Display service, No number will
been withheld be displayed in the Calls list for incoming calls but
International = international
the time and date will still be recorded.
number
Operator = call from Calls are listed in chronological order with the most
the operator recently received/made call at the top of the list.
Payphone = call from When the list is full and a new call is received/made,
a payphone
Ringback = a ringback call the oldest entry will be deleted automatically. The
Calls list can hold numbers up to 24 digits and
names up to 14 characters.

Caller Display and the Calls list 35
Missed call notification Calls list indicators

= outgoing call made
The missed call icon will be displayed on the
= incoming call received
home screen when incoming calls have been missed
and the number of missed calls will be shown = missed call
e.g. 10 new calls. You can clear the notification
by viewing the calls list on any handset registered
to the base. The icon will still be presented for
missed calls in the calls list so you can differentiate
between calls. See, “Calls list indicators”, opposite.
View/dial an entry in the Calls list
1. Press . The most recent entry is at the top of
the list. (If there are no entries Calls list empty will When the Calls list is open, press
to scroll from the newest
be displayed. call to the oldest, or press
2. Press or to scroll through and view the list. to scroll from the oldest call to
3. To dial an entry, when the entry you want is the newest.
displayed, press .
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts
1. Press , then press or to scroll to the entry
you want and select Options by pressing .
2. Save number is displayed, press .

36 Caller Display and the Calls list
If you need to edit the number 3. Enter the new contact’s name using the keypad and
or name, press or to
move cursor left or right and
press .
Del. to delete unwanted digits/ 4. The number will be displayed, edit if necessary and
characters then use the keypad press . Contact saved will be displayed and
to enter new ones.
5. If you have more than one handset registered to the
base, the display will show Copy to all handsets? Press
if you wish to copy to your other handsets.
Delete an entry in the Calls list
1. Press , then press or to scroll to the entry
you want to delete and select Options by pressing
.
2. Press to display Delete call and press .
Call deleted will be displayed and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
Delete the entire Calls list
1. Press , then display any entry and select Options
by pressing the button.
2. Press until Delete all calls is displayed,
then press . Delete all calls? will be
displayed, press to delete and you will hear
a confirmation tone.

Answer machine 37
Your BT2500 can digitally record up to 20 minutes You’ll need to set the date and
time (if you’ve not already done
of messages. You can operate your answer machine so) so that the answer machine
from: the handset, the base or remotely from any can correctly announce when
other Touchtone™ telephone. each message was received. To
set the date and time manually,
Using the answer machine from see page 58.
the handset
Switch the answer machine on or off When the answer machine is
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press . switched On, the text ‘On’ will
light up on the button.
2. Press until Answer phone on/off is displayed,
Answer & Record
press . The pre-recorded Answer &
3. Press or to select On or Off then press Record outgoing message
to save. Answer phone on or off will be displayed and that allows your caller to leave
a message is, “Hello, your
the current answer mode will be played. call cannot be taken at the
Outgoing messages moment, so please leave your
The outgoing message is the message a caller first message after the tone”.
hears when the answer machine picks up their Answer Only

The pre-record Answer Only
call. There are two pre-recorded male and female
outgoing message, where
outgoing messages to choose from, one that allows callers hear an announcement
callers to leave a message (Answer & Record) and but can’t leave a message, is
one that simply answers the call (Answer Only) or “Hello, your call cannot be
taken at the moment and you
you can record your own. The default is Answer & cannot leave a message, so
Record using the female voice. please call later”.

38 Answer machine
When recording your Answer Record your own outgoing message

Only message, remember
to let your caller know that 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press .
they won’t be able to leave a 2. Press until Outgoing Messages is displayed,
message. press .
3. Press or to display the outgoing message
mode you want: Answer and record or Answer only
and press .
4. Record message is displayed, press . Follow
the voice prompt to record your message and select
Save when you’ve finished.
5. Your message will be played back to you. Select OK
if you’re happy with it or you can delete it by
selecting Delete.
Play the current outgoing message
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press .
2. Press until Outgoing Messages is displayed,
press .
3. Press or to display the outgoing message
and press .

Answer machine 39
4. Press to display Play current message and

press to hear the outgoing message. If
the current outgoing message being played is your
recorded message you can delete it if you want
to by selecting Delete.
Reinstate the pre-recorded outgoing message
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press . Reinstating the pre-recorded
outgoing message will not
2. Press until Outgoing Messages is displayed, delete your recorded outgoing
press . message. It will be retained
3. Press or to display the outgoing message incase you want to use it in
the future.
and press .
4. Press to display Use default message and
press .
5. The display will show On, press .
6. Press or to display either Female voice or Male
voice and press . Saved will be displayed.

40 Answer machine
You can record a memo Record a memo

message on the answer
machine for other users to hear 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press .
when they listen to messages. 2. Press until Record Memo is displayed,
You can only record memos press .
using the handset. Memo
messages are played back in 3. Follow the voice prompt to record your memo and
exactly the same way as normal select Save when you’ve finished.
answer machine messages, see
page 43 and 45.
4. Your memo will be played back to you. Select OK
if you’re happy with it or you can delete it by
selecting Delete.
Set the answer mode (Answer & Record or
Answer Only)
The default outgoing message 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press .
mode is Answer & Record using 2. Press until Answer Mode is displayed,
the female voice.
press .
3. Press or to display the answer mode you
want: Answer and record or Answer only and press
. Saved will be displayed.

Answer machine 41
Set the answer delay The answer delay setting sets

how many times the phone will
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press . ring before the answer machine
2. Press until Answer Settings is displayed, takes the call. You can choose
press . from 0-9 rings or Time saver.
The default setting is 4 rings.
3. Press or to select either Answer and record or
Time saver
Answer only and press . When you ring in to access your
4. Answer delay is displayed, press . answer machine remotely, if
you have set Time saver as the
5. Press or to display the number of rings you
answer delay and you have new
want (0-9 rings or Time saver) and press . messages it will answer after 10
Saved will be displayed. seconds. If you don’t have new
messages it will answer after
Set the maximum message length 20 seconds. This means you
You can set the maximum length that an answer can hang up knowing that you
have no new messages, saving
machine message can be: 1 minute, 2 minutes you the time and the cost of
or 3 minutes. The default setting is 3 minutes. the call.
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press . For compatibility with BT 1571
2. Press until Answer Settings is displayed, (or another voicemail service)
Make sure the answer delay is
press . set for your answer machine
3. Answer and record is displayed, press . to answer before the voicemail
4. Press to display Maximum message length and service. Therefore, the answer
delay should be less than on
press . your voicemail service. For BT
5. Press or to select the length you want and 1571 do not set the answer
press . Saved will be displayed. delay to more than 5 rings.

42 Answer machine
When the message alert is set Set the message alert on or off
to On, the base will beep at
regular intervals. The default 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press .
setting is On. 2. Press until Answer Settings is displayed,
press .
3. Answer and record is displayed, press .
4. Press to display Message alert on/off and
press .
5. Press or to display On or Off and press
Call screening
When call screening is turned on and the answer
machine takes a call, you can listen to the caller
leaving a message. You can then identify the caller
and decide whether to take the call in person.
Turn call screening on or off
The default setting is call 2. Press until Answer Settings is displayed,
screening On.
press .
3. Press until Call screening on/off is displayed,
press .
Answer machine 43
Using call screening While screening, you can

adjust the volume by pressing
When the phone rings, wait for the answer machine or on the handset or
to take the call. When the caller begins to leave a on the base.
message, the display will show Listen? If you want You can also stop a caller
to talk to the caller, press to take the call. This leaving a message by pressing
will stop the recording if it’s started. on the base during
message recording. The
Message playback using the handset caller will hear, “Thank you
for calling” and the call is
When you receive new messages you will be automatically ended.
notified by a message on the handset display and
the button on the base will flash: a fast flash
indicates new (unplayed) messages. You can also set
Each message is played back
an audible alert, see page 42. with the day, date and time it
1. Press Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press . was received announced.
2. Play Messages and the number of new messages
will be displayed, press . You will hear if you
have messages or not, if you do they will be played.
3. As each message is played, the handset will display
the number or the name if you have Caller Display
and the time and date it was received. If you have
any old (already listened to) messages these will be
played after your new messages.

44 Answer machine
New (unplayed) messages are During playback you have the following options:
played first (oldest to most
recent) and then old (played) or to adjust the playback volume.
messages (oldest to most to switch private playback through the handset
recent). to handsfree playback.
If the memory is full, the to repeat the current message playing from
display will show Answer phone
memory full when you enter the the beginning.
Answer phone menu. You can to skip back to the previous message.
still playback your messages by
to skip forward to the next message.
pressing , however,
“Memory full”, will be Del. or to delete the current message playing.
announced before new or old At the end of playback, you will hear, “End of
messages are played back. messages,” the display will return to the Play
Message playback is stopped if messages screen and messages will be renumbered
you receive an incoming call.
to take into account any deleted messages.
You can toggle between private
playback through the handset Delete all old (played) messages
and handsfree playback by
pressing the button. The
1. Press Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press .
default is private playback. 2. Press until Delete all old messages is displayed,
You can’t delete messages that press .
you’ve not played yet. 3. Delete all old messages? is displayed, press
Unless you delete a message, to confirm. Old messages deleted is
it’s automatically saved. displayed and announced.
To cancel deletion when you
see the message Delete all old
messages? press .

Answer machine 45
Using the answer machine from

the base
Switch the answer machine on or off
Press to toggle between On and Off. The setting
is announced. When the answer machine is On, the
text ‘On’ will light up on the button.
Message playback using the base
Press . If you have messages they will be played, When you receive new
new (unplayed) messages first followed by old messages you will be notified
by a message on the handset
(played) messages. display and the button
During playback: on the base will flash: a fast
Press to stop playback. The base will return flash indicates new (unplayed)
messages. You can also set an
to idle. audible alert, see page 42.
Press to pause and resume playback. If there are no messages
Press to delete the message being played. (new or old) when you press
, you will hear, “ You have
Press to skip forward to the start of the no messages”.
next message.
Press to skip back to the start of the
current message.
Press twice to skip back to the start of the
previous message.

46 Answer machine
Memory full
Press to increase or decrease the playback
If there is only 10 seconds of
memory capacity left when a volume level.
caller is leaving a message they At the end of playback the base will return to idle
will hear, “Please complete your mode and messages will be renumbered to take into
message within 10 seconds.” If
a caller is still leaving a message account any deleted messages.
when the memory expires they
will hear, “Memory full. Thank Delete all old (played) messages
you for calling”, and the call will 1. In idle mode, press . The base will announce,
be ended. “To delete all old messages, press Delete”, press
If your answer machine within 3 seconds to delete all old messages.
memory becomes full and it is
You will hear, “All old messages deleted.” (If you
set to Answer and record it will
automatically switch to Answer don’t press within 3 seconds you will hear,
only mode. Once messages “Messages saved”).
have been deleted and there
is memory available again, the
machine will revert to Answer
Remote access
and record mode (unless With remote access you can operate your answer
you have changed the mode machine from any Touchtone™ phone, even if you
yourself to Answer only using
forget to turn on your answer machine before you
the handset menu).
go out.
You will need to delete
messages before your answer You need to set a remote access PIN first and then
machine will be able to record you will need to turn remote access On if you want
new ones. To delete all old to use this feature.
(played) messages, see page
44 and opposite.

Answer machine 47
Set the remote access PIN for the first time

2. Press until Answer Settings is displayed,
press .
3. Press until Remote access is displayed,
press .
4. Set PIN to use remote access is displayed, press Select Del. by pressing
if you need to
. delete any digits.
5. Enter a 4 digit PIN of your choice and press .
6. Enter the 4 digit PIN again to confirm and
press . The display will show New Access
PIN saved.
Change the remote access PIN
2. Press until Answer Settings is displayed,
press .
press .
4. Press to display Change Access PIN and
press .
5. Enter your old 4 digit PIN and press .

48 Answer machine
6. Enter the new 4 digit PIN, press and then

enter the new PIN again and press . The
display will show New Access PIN saved.
Turn remote access on or off
You cannot turn Remote access 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed,
On until you have set a remote
access PIN.
press .
The default setting is Off. 2. Press until Answer Settings is displayed,
press .
press .
4. Remote access on/off is displayed, press .
If you forget to switch on your answer machine
1. Call your number from another phone and let it
ring. After 20 rings the machine will switch on and
answer your call.
*
2. Press and enter your 4 digit remote access PIN
when prompted. Play back your messages as
shown on the next page in, ‘Operating your answer
machine remotely’. If you do not choose to switch
your answer machine On, it will switch off when the
call is ended.
Answer machine 49
Operating you answer machine remotely

1. Dial your phone number.
2. When you hear your outgoing message, press
and enter your 4 digit remote access PIN.
*
3. Follow the voice prompts to:
Play main menu
Play all messages
Skip back during playback
Delete a message during playback
Skip forward during playback
Turn answer machine on
Turn answer machine off

50 Settings
Handset settings
Choose from 5 handset Set the handset ringtone for external or
ringtones. The default external
internal calls
ringtone is Melody 1 and the
internal ringtone is Melody 2. 1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
2. Sounds is displayed, press . Ringing is
displayed, press .
3. External Ringtone is displayed, press .
Or, press to display Internal Ringtone and then
press . The current ringtone will be played.
4. Press or to hear the different ringtones and
press to save your choice. Saved will be
displayed and you will hear a confirmation tone.
Set the handset ringer volume
There are 5 handset ringer 1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
volume levels plus Ringer Off.
2. Sounds is displayed, press . Ringing is
The default setting is Level 3.
displayed, press .
If you turn the ringer off, the
icon will be displayed on 3. Press until Ringing Volume is displayed and
the home screen. press .
As a quick way to turn the
handset ringer off, press and
hold .

Settings 51
4. The current external ringtone will play at the

current volume. Use the or button to increase
or decrease the volume, or turn the ringer off.
You will see the volume level change on the display
or Ringer Off will be displayed if you turn the
ringer off.
5. Press to save your choice. Saved will be There are two handset tones:
displayed and you will hear a confirmation tone. keypad tones and confirmation
tones. You can turn these on or
Turn the handset tones on or off off, the default setting is On.
1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press . Keypad tones: when turned on,
you will hear a beep after each
2. Sounds is displayed, press . Press until button press.
Handset Tones is displayed and press . Confirmation tones: when
3. Keypad Tones is displayed, press or press turned on, you will hear a tone
to display Confirmation Tones and then press . after each successful action
or after an error has occurred.
4. Press or to select On or Off then press This does not include the
to save. Saved will be displayed and you will hear a battery charging tone when the
confirmation tone (if set to on). handset is placed on the base/
charger, low battery or out of
range warnings or tones used in
calls such as Call Waiting or Call
Intercept.

52 Settings
A handset name can be a Change the handset name

maximum of 12 characters.
If you name your handset, 1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
the handset number will be 2. Sounds is displayed, press until Handset Name is
removed, e.g. instead of saying displayed and press .
Kitchen 1 the name would just
be Kitchen. 3. Edit the name by selecting Del. to delete the
To revert back to the default characters, then enter the new name and press
handset name (Handset x), to save. Saved will be displayed and you
delete all the characters and will hear a confirmation tone.
press .
There are 5 contrast levels Change the handset display contrast
to choose from. The default 1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
setting is Level 3.
2. Sounds is displayed, press until Display Contrast
is displayed and press .
3. Press or to select the level you want, then
press to save. Saved will be displayed and

Settings 53
Change the call settings The default setting for all call
settings is On.
1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
If Auto answer is set to On you
2. Sounds is displayed, press until Call Settings is can answer a call by lifting the
displayed and press . handset off the base. If it’s set
3. Auto Answer is displayed, press or press to Off, you’ll need to lift the
handset off the base and then
to display either Auto End Call, Auto join calls or press .
First Ring and then press . If Auto end is set to On you
4. Press or to select On or Off then press can end a call by placing the
to save. Saved will be displayed and you will hear a handset back in the base.
If Auto end is set to Off,
confirmation tone.
you’ll need to press to end
the call.
Base settings With Auto join calls set to On
you can automatically join
Set the base ringtone
an existing call from another
1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press . registered handset without
2. Sounds is displayed, press until Base Settings is being invited to join the call,
you can simply press to join.
displayed and press .
With First ring set to Off, an
3. Ringing is displayed, press . Ringtone is incoming external call will be
displayed, press . displayed visually before the
4. The current ringtone will be played at the base. handset(s) start to ring for the
second burst of ringing.
Press or to hear the different ringtones and
Choose from 5 base ringtones.
The default base ringtone is
displayed and you will hear a confirmation tone. Melody 1.

54 Settings
There are 5 base ringer volume Set the base ringer volume
levels plus Ringer Off. The
default setting is Level 3. 1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
2. Sounds is displayed, press until Base Settings
is displayed and press .
3. Ringing is displayed, press . Press to
display Ringing Volume, then press .
4. The current base ringtone will play at the current
volume. Use the or button to increase or
decrease the volume, or turn the ringer off. You will
see the volume level change on the display or Ringer
Off will be displayed if you turn the ringer off.
5. Press to save your choice. Saved will be
If you’re connected to a displayed and you will hear a confirmation tone.
switchboard, you might
need to enter an access code Set a PBX access code
(e.g.9) before each number
is dialled. Your BT2500 can
1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
store an access code which is 2. Sounds is displayed, press until Base Settings is
automatically dialled before displayed and press .
each number.
3. Press to display PBX Code and press .
If you wish to revert to not
using a PBX access code, you 4. Enter the number you want (maximum of 4 digits)
need to go into the PBX code and press to save. Saved will be displayed
menu and delete all the digits and you will hear a confirmation tone.
by selecting Del., then press
to save.

Settings 55
Change the system PIN The default system PIN is 0000.

You can change this to your
1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press . own preferred 4-digit code.
2. Sounds is displayed, press until Change System The system PIN is used when
PIN is displayed and press . changing certain settings and
3. If the current PIN is 0000, you will be prompted to for registration/de-registration.
enter the new 4 digit PIN, then press . If you make a mistake, select
Del. to delete a digit.
(Or, if the current PIN is not 0000,enter the old
(current) 4 digit PIN first and then press .
Then follow the prompts and enter the new 4
digit PIN).
4. Enter the new 4 digit PIN again and press .
The display will show New system PIN saved and you
will hear a confirmation tone.

56 Settings
Reset the handset or base settings

If you reset the handset settings 1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
all the handset settings will
return to their default settings,
2. Sounds is displayed, press until Reset is
e.g. the handset name, ringer displayed and press .
melody, all volume levels, 3. Settings is displayed, press . Handset
display and alarm settings.
Settings is displayed, press or press to
display Base Settings and then press .
4. Reset <handset or base> settings? is displayed,
press .
5. Resetting settings… is displayed while the reset
takes place. Once finished, <handset or base>
settings reset is displayed and you will hear a
confirmation tone.

Settings 57
Reset the handset or base user data If you reset the base settings all
the base settings will return to
1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press . their default settings, e.g. the
2. Sounds is displayed, press until Reset is base ringer melody, all volume
displayed and press . levels, PBX access codes and
answer machine settings.
3. Settings is displayed, press to display Clear
user data and press . Handset is displayed,
press or press to display Base and then
press .
4. If the system PIN is 0000 you will be prompted If you clear the handset user data
to enter it, then press . If not, you will all your contacts will be deleted.
continue straight to step 5. If you clear the base user
5. Clear <handset or base> user data? is displayed, data, your memos, calls list,
press . recorded outgoing messages
and all received answer machine
6. Clearing user data… is displayed. Once finished, messages will be deleted.
<handset or base> user data deleted is displayed
and you will hear a confirmation tone.

58 Clock/Alarm
If you have subscribed to a If you didn’t set the time and date when you first
Caller Display service the time
and month will be set when you
set-up your phone then you will need to do so
receive your first call but you before you can set an alarm. The clock will also be
will still need to set the year. displayed on the handset screen in idle mode.
Set the time format (12 or 24 hour)
The default setting is 12 hour. 1. Select Menu, scroll to Clock/Alarm and
press .
2. Alarm is displayed, press until Time Format is
3. Press or to display 12 hour or 24 hour then
displayed and you will hear a confirmation tone.
You must enter the full date: Set the time and date
day, month and year.
1. Select Menu, scroll to Clock/Alarm and
Use if you need to move the
cursor left and to move the press .
cursor right. 2. Alarm is displayed, press until Time and Date is
The time is set in 24 hour format. 3. Enter the time using the keypad and press .
4. Enter the date using the keypad and press .
Saved will be displayed and you will hear a
confirmation tone.

Clock/Alarm 59
Set an alarm
1. Select Menu, scroll to Clock/Alarm and
press .
2. Alarm is displayed, press . If you select Off and press
the display will show
3. Press or to display the alarm frequency you
Alarm off and you will hear a
want: Off, On Once, On Daily, Mon to Fri or Sat & Sun confirmation tone.
and press .
4. Enter the alarm time using the keypad and
press .
5. Press or to hear and choose the alarm melody
When you’ve set an alarm, the
you want, press to confirm your choice. icon will appear on the idle
6. You will hear a confirmation tone and the display will screen to confirm an alarm has
briefly show Alarm on and the time you have set. been set.
Stopping the alarm when it goes off

When the alarm goes off, the selected melody
will play at an ascending volume and the handset
backlight will flash. The display will show the alarm
time and also the message 10 min snooze? If an incoming call is received
while the alarm is going off,
To stop the alarm, press or or . the alarm notification will
To activate a ten minute snooze, press or immediately stop and the
any other button (except or ). incoming call will be shown
on the display. The alarm will
not resume.

60 BT Calling Features
You need to subscribe to the You can easily access a number of BT Calling
specific BT Calling Feature to
be able to use some of these
Features using the Calling Features menu.
services. You might have to pay There are two empty entries in the menu where
a fee. ou can store your own numbers if you wish to.
For more details on BT’s Calling
Features, go to www.bt.com/ Pre-stored numbers in the Calling Features menu
callingfeatures, refer to the Call Diversion
user guide supplied when you
subscribed to the services of Cancel Ringback
your choice or call BT free on
0800 800 150. Call Waiting
If you’re not connected to the Reminder Call
BT network, some of these
features may not be available. Call Barring
Call diversion services might
Anon. Call Reject
allow other divert options.
Please contact your telephone
network provider for details.

BT Calling Features 61
Using Call Diversion: Set All Calls, When Busy Call Diversion will divert
incoming calls to another
or When Unanswered number of your choice. You can
1. Select Menu, scroll to Calling Features and choose all calls to be diverted or
press . calls only to be diverted when
the line is busy.
2. Call Diversion is displayed, press .
3. Press or to display either Divert all calls,
When ‘Setup diversion’ is
Divert when busy or Divert if unanswered and selected, you will be prompted
press . to enter the number you wish
4. Press or to display either: Setup diversion, to divert calls to then press the
left option key . Follow
Cancel diversion or Check diversion and press
the spoken instructions or listen
. Follow the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation/status.
for confirmation/status.
Using Ringback With the ring back feature you
can get an automatic call back
1. Select Menu, scroll to Calling Features and from an engaged number.
press . No need to dial a busy number
2. Press until Cancel Ringback is displayed, over and over again. Just dial 5,
wait for a confirmation message
press . and hang up. Your phone will
3. Follow the spoken instructions or listen for keep trying the busy number
confirmation/status. for up to 45 minutes.

62 BT Calling Features
Call Waiting lets you know if Using Call Waiting

another person is trying to call
you while you’re on another 1. Select Menu, scroll to Calling Features and
call. If a second caller rings, you press .
will hear a beep in the handset 2. Scroll to Call Waiting and press .
earpiece. If you’ve subscribed
to Caller Display, the display will 3. Press or to display either Turn on Call
show the caller’s details as well. Waiting, Turn off Call Waiting or Check Call Waiting
and press .
Follow the spoken instructions or listen for
Reminder call lets you book an confirmation/status.
alarm call. Like an alarm clock,
except it lets you book an alarm Using Reminder call
call days in advance. Set repeat 1. Select Menu, scroll to Calling Features and
reminders every day or as a press .
one-off call to remind you of a
specific event. 2. Press until Reminder Call is displayed,
When ‘Set up Reminder call’ is press .
selected, you will be prompted 3. Press or to display either: Set up Reminder
to enter the time you wish to Call, Cancel Reminder Call or Check Reminder Call
receive the reminder call and
then press the left option key
and press .
. Follow the spoken Follow the spoken instructions or listen for
instructions or listen for confirmation/status.
confirmation/status.

BT Calling Features 63
Using Call Barring If you selected Set up Call

Barring, you have the
1. Select Menu, scroll to Calling Features and following options:
press . Bar all outgoing calls, Bar
2. Press until Call Barring is displayed, press . Int, Nat & Mobile calls, Bar Int
calls, Bar operator calls &
3. Press or to display either: Set up Call Barring, texts, Bar calls using * and
Cancel Call Barring or Check Call Barring and # or Bar premium rate calls.
press . Depending on which option you If you selected Cancel Call
choose, select the next option you want or listen for Barring, you have the
confirmation/status. following options:
Cancel barring for all calls,
Using Anonymous Call Reject Cancel barring Int/Nat/Mob,
1. Select Menu, scroll to Calling Features and Cancel barring Int calls,
press . Cancel barring operator/
texts, Cancel barring* and
2. Press until Anonymous Call Reject is displayed, # calls or Cancel barring
press . premium rate.
3. Press or to display either: Turn on Call Anonymous call reject
Reject, Turn off Call Reject or Check Call Reject blocks calls from withheld or
anonymous numbers. If a caller
and press to call. Follow the spoken withholds their number, they
instructions or listen for confirmation/status. won’t be able to get through
to you.

64 Using additional handsets
You can register up to five GAP If you’ve bought a BT2500 multiple pack, any
compliant handsets to your
BT2500 base to extend your
additional handsets come pre-registered to the
phone system without needing base. However, if you purchase an additional
to install telephone extension handset separately, you must register it to your
sockets for each new phone. BT2500 base before it can be used.
If a handset becomes
un-registered it will need to be Register an additional handset
registered to the base again. 1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press .
Register handset? will be
displayed, press then 2. Press until Registration is displayed and
follow the instructions starting press .
from point 4 opposite.
3. Register Handset is displayed, press .
You have 2 minutes to complete
4. Press & hold find on base is displayed. Press and
the registration process.
hold the button on the base for 5 seconds. The
If registration isn’t successful
the first time, please try again green In use light on the base will start to flash.
incase the base registration 5. Immediately, press on the handset. The
period ran out of time. handset will display Registering handset to indicate
If there are already five the base is in registration mode. If the system PIN
handsets registered to the
is not 0000 then you will be prompted to enter it,
base, the registration will fail.
You must de-register another then press .
handset before you can register 6. Once registration is successful the handset will
the new one, see page 65.
show Handset x registered (with X being the
assigned handset number) and you will hear a
confirmation tone.

Using additional handsets 65
De-register a handset Registering another make of

handset to your BT2500 base
1. Select Menu, scroll to Settings and press . If you want to register another
2. Press until Registration is displayed and make of handset (i.e. not a
press . BT2500 handset) to your
BT2500 base you will need
3. Press to display De-register handset and to follow the Registration
press . instructions that came with
4. Press or to display the handset you wish to the handset first and then
continue with the base part of
de-register and press . the registration procedure (as
5. If the system PIN is not 0000 then you will be shown in point 4 on page 64).
prompted to enter it, then press . If it is Please note that registering
other types of handset will only
0000, you will continue straight to point 6. provide limited compatibility
6. The display will show De-registering handset and i.e. you may only be able to
once successful, you will hear a confirmation tone make and receive calls on the
additional handset.
and the display will confirm the handset has been
de-registered.

66 Using additional handsets
You can also choose All handsets Make an internal call between handsets
if you want to call all handsets
registered to the base. If a If you have more than one handset registered
handset answers, the handset to the base, you can make internal calls between
name will be displayed on your two handsets.
screen.
1. Press , then press to scroll through and
If an external call is received
display the handset you want to call, then press .
while an internal call is being
made, the handsets registered 2. The receiving handset will ring and your handset
to the base will display the name will be presented on the screen. To answer
external call information and
they need to press . If it is not answered after
you will hear the call waiting
tone in the handset earpiece. 30 seconds, you will see Handset not available on
your display.
3. Press to end the call.
Transfer a call
You can also choose All handsets You can transfer an external call to another handset
if you want to call all handsets
registered to the base. If a
registered to the base.
handset answers, the handset 1. During a call, select Options by pressing the
name will be displayed on your button, then press to display Transfer call and
screen.
press .
If the internal call is not
2. If you have one other handset it will ring, if you
answered after 30 seconds you
will see Handset not available have more than one other handset you can press
on your display and you will be or to display the handset you want, then
returned to your external caller. press and it will ring. Your external call will
be put on hold.
Using additional handsets 67
3. When the other handset answers you can announce

the call and then press to transfer the call.
Hold a 3-way call
Using your handset, you can hold a 3-way call
with two external callers. Or, you can hold a 3-way
call between 2 handsets, if you have more than 1
registered to your base and 1 external caller. Once
the 3-way call is in progress other handsets registered
to the base can join the call by pressing .
1. During a call, select Options by pressing
the button. Multi call is displayed,
press .
2. Either enter the number you want to call or press
and scroll to the number you want or the
internal handset you want and then press
to call. When the second call is answered, the first
external caller will be put on hold.
3. Select Join by pressing the button and all
callers will be joined in a 3-way call.

68 Help
Phone doesn’t work
• Have you activated the batteries correctly? See page 5.
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.
No dial tone or line cord error message displayed on screen
• Is the telephone cord plugged into the base and phone wall socket?
• Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone.
Can’t make or receive calls
• The batteries may need recharging.
• Has there been a power cut? If so, place the handset back on the base for ten
seconds and try again. If it still doesn’t work, disconnect the batteries and mains
power for ten minutes, then reconnect and try again.
You have a dial tone, but the phone won’t dial out
• If you’re connected to a switchboard, check whether you need to dial an
access code, see page 55.
Handset doesn’t ring
• The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 50.
• Do Not Disturb may be switched on, see page 23.
• Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 64.
Help 69
No display
• The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted.
• Recharge or replace the batteries.
Range icon flashes
• Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 64.
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected to the base.
• Check that the handset is within range of the base.
• If the batteries are low, place the handset on the base/charger to recharge.
You hear the busy tone when you press
• Make sure the handset is in range of the base.
• Another handset registered to your BT2500 base may be on the line and Auto
Join is switched off, please see page 53.
Answering machine doesn’t record any messages
• The memory may be full. Play and delete old messages, see pages 43 and 45.
Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time
• Have you set the date and time? See page 58.

70 Help
Can’t access your messages from another phone

• Have you changed the remote access PIN? See page 47.
Always keep a note of the new PIN in a safe place.
• Has Remote access been turned off? To turn remote access on, see page 48.
No Caller Display number/name displayed
• Have you subscribed to a Caller Display service from your network provider?
See page 60.
• The caller may have withheld their number.
• Network may not have the callers number information.
• An exact name/number match was not found in your contacts. Check that you’ve
stored the full STD dialling code.
Can’t register a handset to a base
• You can register up to five handsets to your BT2500 base and you can register
your BT2500 handset to up to four bases. Check that you’ve not exceeded the
limits.
• Check that you’ve entered the correct system PIN number (default PIN 0000).
• Check that you’re at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to
avoid interference when registering.

Help 71
Base unit does not ring, but the lights are on

• Have you connected the telephone line correctly?
• Do Not Disturb may be switched on, see page 23.
• Is the base ringer set to off?
• You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line.
If you are a BT customer then please call 0800 800 151 or your network provider
if you still have problems.
Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby
• Sometimes other electrical equipment can interfere with your BT2500 if it’s placed
too close. We recommend that you place your BT2500 at least one metre away
from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk of interference.
Customer Helpline
If you’re still having problems, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to
www.bt.com/producthelp
General sales enquiries
• BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.
• For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152
(business).
• Additional handsets are available to purchase from the Helpdesk on 0800 145 6789*.
Billing enquiries
Please see the phone number shown on your BT bill.
72 General information
Important Safety information
This equipment is not designed for making emergency • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT2500.
phone calls when the power fails. Alternative Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate
arrangements should be made for access to your guarantee and may damage the phone. The item
emergency services. code for the base mains power supply is 066270 . If
This product is intended for connection to analogue you’ve bought a multiple pack, the item code for the
public switched telephone networks and private charger mains power supply is 066270.
switchboards in the United Kingdom. • Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied.
Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the
Replacing the handset batteries BT2500 Helpline on 0800 145 6789*.
After a time, you might find that the handset batteries • Don’t open the handset (except to replace the
run out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign handset batteries) or the base. This could expose you
of wear and the batteries will need replacing. to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline
1. Open the battery compartment cover. on 0800 145 6789* for all repairs.
2. Lift the battery out and remove the batteries. • If the keypad is locked, it is still possible to make calls
Replace with two new AAA Ni-MH 550mAh to 999 and 112 emergency numbers by dialling the
number then pressing .
rechargeable batteries.
• Radio signal transmitted between the handset and
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
base may cause interference to hearing aids.
Caution • It is recommended that advice from a qualified
Don’t immerse batteries in water, throw them into a fire expert be sought before using this product in
or dispose of them with ordinary domestic refuse. the vicinity of emergency/intensive care medical
equipment.
BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your
• It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker
BT2500 by using any other types of batteries.
fitted you check with a medical expert before using
There is a risk of explosion if incorrect batteries are fitted.
this product.
• Your product may interfere with other electrical
equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and
computers if placed too close.
• It is recommended that you place your product
at least one metre away from such appliances to
minimise any risk of interference.

General information 73
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
Product disposal instructions
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
The symbol shown here and on the product
chemicals.
means that the product is classed as Electrical
or Electronic Equipment and should not be
Cleaning disposed with other household or commercial
• Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a waste at the end of its working life.
damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Never use household polish as this will damage the
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place
product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a
to recycle products using best available recovery and
static shock.
recycling techniques to minimize the impact on the
environment, treat any hazardous substances and
Environmental avoid the increasing landfill.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight.
• The handset may become warm when the batteries Product disposal instructions for residential users
are being charged or during prolonged periods of When you have no further use for this equipment,
use. This is normal. However, we recommend that to please remove any batteries and dispose of them and
avoid damage you do not place the product on any the product as per your local authority’s recycling
surface susceptible to heat damage. processes. For more information please contact your
• Do not stand your product on carpets or other local authority or the retailer where the product was
surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations purchased.
preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.
• Do not submerge any part of your product in water Product disposal instructions for business users
and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such Business users should contact their suppliers and check
as bathrooms. the terms and conditions of the purchase contract
• Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or and ensure that this product is not mixed with other
other hazardous conditions. commercial waste for disposal.
• There is a slight chance your phone could be
damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend
that you unplug the power and telephone line cord
during an electrical storm.

74 General information
Within the 12 month guarantee period
Guarantee
Prior to returning your product, please read the Help
Your BT2500 is guaranteed for 12 months from the section beginning on page 68 or contact the BT2500
date of purchase. Helpline on 0800 145 6789*. Additional answers to
Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee frequently asked questions are available from
will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s www.bt.com/producthelp
discretion, the option to replace the BT2500 or any In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, the helpdesk
component thereof, (other than batteries), which is will issue a Fault Reference Authorisation (FRA) number
identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of and instructions for replacement or repair. Please note
inferior workmanship or materials. Products over 28 you will need the FRA number before returning the
days old from the date of purchase may be replaced product. This does not affect your statutory rights.
with a refurbished or repaired product.
Outside of the 12 month guarantee period
Guarantee conditions
If your product needs repair after the guarantee
• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur period has ended, the repair must meet the approval
within the 12 month guarantee period. requirements for connection to the telephone network.
• Proof of purchase is provided. We recommend that you contact BT’s recommended
• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as repair agent Discount Communications on 0800 980
instructed. 8999 or a local qualified repairer.
• This guarantee doesn’t cover any faults or defects
caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, Returning your phone
neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they
attempt at adjustment or repair other than through will issue a Fault Reference Authorisation number and
approved agents. ask you to return the product to your original place
• This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. of purchase. Where possible, pack the product in its
original packaging. Please remember to include all
parts, including the line cords, power supply units and
the original batteries.

General information 75
Technical information R&TTE

This product is intended for use within the UK for
How many telephones can I have?
connection to the public telephone network and
All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer
compatible switchboards.
Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate
the number of items which may be connected to any This equipment complies with the essential
one telephone line. Your BT2500 has a REN of 1. A total requirements for the Radio Equipment and
REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
the telephones may not ring. With different telephone (1999/5/EC).
types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the
REN is less than 4.
Declaration of Conformance
Any additional handsets and chargers that you register Hereby, SGW declares that this BT2500 is in compliance
have a REN of 0. with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Connecting to a switchboard If you would like a copy of the Declaration of
Conformance, please visit www.bt.com/producthelp
Switchboard compatibility
This telephone may be connected to most types of
switchboard, however in the event of any difficulties, For your records
consult your switchboard Service Provider. Date of purchase:
Recall (R) Place of purchase:

Recall is used when connected to certain switchboards/ For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is required,
PBXs and some BT Calling Features, or those services so please keep your receipt.
available via your network provider. The BT2500
supports time break recall but not earth loop recall. Enter your base system PIN here:
[ / / / ]
Enter your remote access PIN here:
[ / / / ]

For a Better Future
We’re always looking to make our products last longer
and use less power, so we don’t have such a big impact
on the environment.
To find out about what we are doing, visit
bt.com/betterfuture
Offices worldwide
The services described in this publication are subject to availability
and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment
are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective
standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms
any part of any contract.
© British Telecommunications plc 2012.
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
Registered in England No. 1800000.
Printed in China.
Designed by The Art & Design Partnership.
Available in other formats including braille, large print or audio CD.
If you would like a copy, please call 0800 145 6789*.
† UK’s No. 1 Phone Brand based on sales. Source GFK RT UK,
Landline Phone sales, Volume and Value Sales. Jan 2000-Aug 2012.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free.
Mobile and international call costs may vary.
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Quick Set-up and User Guide

Answer machine – handy hint

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Telephone line cord

2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh

Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)

2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh

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2 Activate the batteries and Talk/Standby time

follow the Set-up wizard handset batteries should give

Battery performance 3. Once set-up is complete your handset will display

2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 5.

Using your BT2500 on

for you to use

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Dial a speed dial entry.......................33 Set the answer mode

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Operating your answer Set an alarm ....................................59

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Right option button

End call/on or off

2-9 (Speed dial)

Press and hold to turn handset ringer on or off.

Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.

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Handset display icons

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Finding your way around your phone

Right option button

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Calling Features Check Diversion

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Settings Sounds Ringing External Ringtone

Call Settings Auto Answer

Software Version Version:

Registration Register Handset

Vol- Vol+ Answer on/off Find

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To switch the handset off Call timer

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Auto answer Receive a call

Mute During a call, you can talk to

2. Press to end the call.

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Answer a call handsfree

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Voicemail (BT 1571)

2. Press or to select On or Off then press

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You can lock the keypad so that Keypad lock

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Turn Eco mode on or off The default setting is Eco

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