BT Synergy 5500 User Guide - Telephones Online

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Using the phone
When you make a call, the green In Use light on
the base flashes.
Call timer
Your handset will automatically time the duration
of all external calls. The handset display shows
the call duration both during and for a few
seconds after your call.
During a call, you can open the phonebook by
pressing Names.
Out of range warning
When the handset moves out of range of the
base, the screen shows Searching… the
flashes and the handset gives a warning beep.
If you are on a call, the line will hang up.
Move back within in range. The handset will
automatically re-connect to the base.
Auto Talk
If auto talk is set to ON you can just pick the
handset up to answer a call.
If you have switched auto talk off, you will need
to press as well.
Auto Talk ON is the default setting. To switch
Auto Talk on and off, see page 26.
Switch the handset on / off
1. In standby, press and hold to switch the handset off.
When off, press
Make a call
1. Press .
to switch back on, or put the handset back on its base.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.
Preparatory dialling
1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press Clear to delete the
last digit.
2. Press to dial.
End a call
1. Press .
Receive a call
When you receive an external call, the phone rings. The display shows
External Call and the caller’s number or, if the number matches an entry
stored in the phonebook, the name is displayed.
To answer the call:
1. If your handset is on the base and Auto Talk is on, pick up the handset.
Or
If your handset is on the base and Auto Talk is off, pick up the handset and
press .
Or
If your handset is off the base, press .
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email bt.helpdesk@sgweurope.com