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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993
User Guide
BT SYNERGY 4100
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Welcome… to your BT Synergy 4100 Digital Cordless Telephone 255 Name and number phonebook to store all • your contact numbers for easy dialling. Copy the whole phonebook or individual entries to • and from your mobile phone SIM card. Send and receive text messages*. • Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone • stores details of the last 50 callers in a Calls list*. With Call Waiting*, when you are on a call a soft beep • aler
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 This User Guide provides you with all Got everything? the information you need to get the BT Synergy Base mains • • 4000 handset power adaptor most from your phone. (item code BT Synergy • 032763) 4100 base Before you make your first call you will BT Synergy • 2 x AAA NiMH • need to set up your phone. Follow the telephone line rechargeable cord simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, batteries on the next few pages. IMPORTANT Only use the te
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 4 In this guide Getting started Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 255 Name and number phonebook . . .21 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Store a name and number . . . . . . . . . .21 Setting up for multiple packs . . . . . . . .8 View/check details for an entry . . . . . .22 Dial an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Getting to
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 In this guide 5 Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Writing tips for standard text entry . . .50 Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Receiving and reading text messages . .51 Read, edit, send texts stored in Date and time settings the outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Set the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Set the date . . . . .
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 6 In this guide Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 General information Replacing the handset batteries . . . . . .76 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . .77 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Returning your phone . . . . . . . . .
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Getting started 7 WARNING Location Do not place your BT Synergy 4100 in the bathroom or other humid You need to place your BT Synergy 4100 within 2 metres areas. of the mains power socket and telephone socket so that Handset range the cables will reach. The BT Synergy 4100 has a range of up to 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other between the base and handset. electrical app
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PULL Rechargeable batteries already fitted Remove this tab and charge batteries for 24 hours before use Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 8 Getting started If you have purchased a multiple 2. Rechargeable batteries are already fitted in your handset pack, you should use the mains power adaptor with the handset. To activate the batteries, pull the plastic tab clear connector for the base. away from the bottom of the handset as shown. The power adaptor(s) with the red connecto
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Getting started 9 Battery performance To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time. Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible. The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, giving Power adaptor cable the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries are 2
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 10 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Calls light Illuminates when the line is in use. Flashes when receiving a call. Display with backlight Option button (middle) Option button (right) In standby or talk mode, press to In talk mode, press to switch open the Phonebook, page 21. mute on/off, page 17. Option button (left) In menu mode, press to confirm In standby or talk mode, when the a displayed option. symbol is displayed, press to
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Getting to know your phone 11 Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen. Time Date Shows the time in hours and minutes. Shows the date in day/month format. Handset name Handset number The handset name is The handset number displayed in standby mode. is displayed in standby BT Synergy 1 mode. Number of Calls list* entries 15 Displays the number of unanswered calls. Battery levels Range Handset Int Shows
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 12 Getting to know your phone Base buttons and LEDs Find Handset/Page Press to find/page handset(s), page 20. SIM Reader Insert your mobile phone SIM card here to copy to and from the phonebook, page 26. Charging light (RED) Comes on when the handset is charging on the base. Power/In use light (GREEN) On when the power is on. Flashes when the handset is in use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Getting to know your phone 13 Navigating the menus Your BT Synergy 4100 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: Menu 1. Press or to open the main menu then press Menu Menu or repeatedly to scroll to the menu option you Menu Menu want. Option buttons 2. Press the OK option button to select a menu option Option button
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 14 Getting to know your phone Menu map TXT Menu Handset Settings Base Settings Date & Time Settings Registration Write Message Handset Ringer Volume Base Ringer Volume Set Date Register Base Inbox Handset Ringer Melody Base Ringer Melody Set Time Select Base Outbox Handset Ear Volume PIN Code Set Alarm De-Register Handset TXT Settings - Auto Answer Dial Mode Server number Handset Name Restore Settings Server Activation Language Sub Address War
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Using the phone 15 Switch the handset power on/off LNR Press and hold to switch off. LNR Press to switch back on. Make an external call When you make a call, the Calls 1. Lift the handset and press . The icon is displayed. light on the handset comes on and the In Use light on the base 2. When you hear the dialling tone, dial the telephone flashes. number you want. Call timer Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external Pre
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 16 Using the phone Receive a call Caller Display If you have subscribed to your When you receive a call, the phone rings and the Calls network’s Caller Display service, the caller’s number (or name light on the handset flashes. The or symbol if stored in the phonebook) is flashes in the display to let you know if it is an external displayed. See page 40 for or internal call. more information. Auto answer 1. If your handset is on the base, p
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Using the phone 17 Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing. 1. Select Sec option. Secrecy On appears in the display and your caller cannot hear you. 2. Select Off option to return to your caller. Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker. Make a call in handsfree During a han
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 18 Using the phone Switch to handsfree during a call During a call: 1. Press . The call is transferred to the loudspeaker. 2. Press to end the call. Redial The last 20 telephone numbers called are saved to a redial list. You can then select any of the numbers to redial, delete or copy to the phonebook. Redial the last number called LNR 1. Press , wait for the dialling tone then press . The last number you called is displayed and dialled. Redia
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 Using the phone 19 Copy a number from the redial list to the phonebook LNR 1. Press . The last number called is displayed. Menu 2. Use or to scroll to the number you want then Menu select the Copy option. Enter Name is displayed. 3. Enter a name using the keypad (as shown on page 21) Press to delete any unwanted then select the OK option. Enter Number is displayed. digits and then enter new ones using the keypad. 4. Edit the number if you need
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Synergy 4100 – Issue 5 – Edition 1 – 18.01.07 – 7993 20 Using the phone Delete all redial numbers LNR 1. Press . The last number called is displayed. 2. Press and hold the Del option for 3 seconds. Clear Dialled Calls? is displayed. 3. Select the Del option to confirm. Redial List Deleted is displayed. Keypad lock If you press any button while the You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used keypad lock is on, the display will accidentally while carrying it around. show Press Unlockthen for
