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User Guide
BT DIVERSE 6250
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■ Directory lets you store up to 100 names and numbers
for easy dialling.
■ Copy the whole directory or individual entries to and
from your mobile phone SIM card.
■ Headset lets you keep your hands free for other tasks
while making and receiving calls.
■ Send and receive SMS text messages.
■ Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone
stores details of the last 30 callers in a Calls list. Caller
Display requires subscription.
■ Answering machine can be operated from the handset,
at the base or by remote access from another phone.
■ Expandable system. You can have up to 6 GAP
compatible handsets registered to your BT Diverse 6250
base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a
third is on an external call.
■ Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and
up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions).
Welcome…
to your BT Diverse 6250 digital
cordless telephone answering
machine
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Section
This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.
You must first set up your machine
before you can use it. This doesn’t
take long as it is easy to do. Just
follow the simple instructions on the
next few pages.
■ Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your
BT Diverse 6250, contact the Helpline on 0870 240
3962 or email [email protected]
Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the
back of this guide.
■ Hearing aid?
Please note that the BT Diverse 6250 works by sending
radio signals between the base and handset. These
signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a
humming noise.
Got everything?
■ BT Diverse 6200
handset
■ BT Diverse 6250 base
■ Mains power adaptor
■ Telephone line cord
■ Belt clip
■ Headset
■ 2 x AAA rechargeable
batteries
If you have purchased
a BT Diverse 6250
multiple pack you will
also have the following
for each additional
handset:
■ BT Diverse 6200 charger
■ 2 x AAA NiMH
rechargeable batteries
■ Mains power adaptor for
the charger
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Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Battery low warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Getting to know your phone . . . . . . .12
Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Main display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Switch handset on and off . . . . . . . . . .17
Handset ringer on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Quick access to messages . . . . . . . . . .21
SMS text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Messages on the
answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Open the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Entering names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
New directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Insert a pause into a directory entry . . .25
Dial from the directory . . . . . . . . . . . .25
View a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Copy an entry to another handset . . . .26
Copy the entire directory to
another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Edit an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Delete an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Delete the entire directory . . . . . . . . . .28
Copy to/from SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Transfer a call to another handset . . . .30
Put a caller on hold and call
another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
View the calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Dial from the calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Copy a number to the directory . . . . . .33
Delete an entry in the calls list . . . . . . .33
Delete the entire calls list . . . . . . . . . .34
BT Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
BT Directory Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Call Divert On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Call Divert Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Check Divert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Call Waiting On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Call Waiting Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Check Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
BT Helpdesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
SMS text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Subscribe to SMS service . . . . . . . . . . .38
Cost of fixed line service . . . . . . . . . . .39
Send an SMS text message . . . . . . . . .39
Receiving a call while writing a text . . .40
Sent messages in the Outbox . . . . . . .41
Saved messages in the Drafts folder . .41
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Edit SMS template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Delete SMS template . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Read, edit and send
draft SMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Reading SMS text messages . . . . . . . .45
SMS Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .46
Adding or changing
SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .47
Select a Send Service Centre number . .47
SMS User Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setting up a user area . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Send a text to an SMS user area . . . . .49
Open an SMS user area . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Ringer melody and volume . . . . . . . . .50
Screen font and contrast . . . . . . . . . . .50
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Handset beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Ringer melody and volume . . . . . . . . .54
Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Music on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Repeater mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Calendar/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Appointment reminder . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Time & Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Operating from a handset . . . . . . . . . .61
Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Answer & Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Answer Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Record your own outgoing message . . .62
Play outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Audible message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
New message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Quick access to your messages . . . . . .65
Play, pause, delete, volume . . . . . . . . .65
Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Call screening with a handset . . . . . . . .67
Call screening at the base . . . . . . . . . .67
Answering machine settings . . . . . . . .68
Memory full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Operating the answering machine
at the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Loudspeaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Message indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Play, repeat, skip, delete . . . . . . . . . . .70
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Security PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Switch on answering machine
remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Time saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Operating your answering machine
from another phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Message indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Additional handsets and bases . . . . . .74
Registering additional handsets . . . . . .74
Register a new BT Diverse 6200
handset to your BT Diverse 6250
base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Register your handset to
another base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Select a base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
De-register handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .85
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Additional/Replacement items . . . . . . .87
How many telephones can you have? . .87
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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WARNING
Do not place your BT Diverse 6250
in the bathroom or other humid
areas.
Handset range
The BT Diverse 6250 has a range
of 300 metres outdoors when there
is a clear line of sight between the
base and the handset. When there
is no clear line of sight between the
base and the handset, e.g. base
indoors and handset either indoors
or outdoors, the range could be
reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls can severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The symbol on your handset
screen indicates when you are in
range. When you are out of range,
it flashes and the screen displays
SEARCHING and there is a beep,
you are out of range.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base station must be plugged
into the mains power at all times.
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
Location
You need to place your BT Diverse 6250 base close
enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that
the cables will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical
appliances to avoid interference.
Your BT Diverse 6250 works by sending radio signals
between the handset and base. The strength of the
signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as
high as possible ensures the best signal.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on
the underside of the base. Plug the other end into the
mains socket. The Power/In Use and message indicator
lights up.
Getting started
Power adaptor cable
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2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by
placing the handset on the base. The screen shows the
battery icon filling up.
4. Connect the telephone line cord to the base and plug the
other end into the wall socket.
Your BT Diverse 6250 is ready for use.
Battery low warning
When the batteries need
recharging, the handset beeps and
the display shows .
Battery level
The battery symbol shows the
current level
Battery performance
To keep your batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off
the base for a few hours at a time
(after the initial 16 hour charge).
Running the batteries right down
at least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
On a full charge, your BT Diverse
6250 handset gives up to 13 hours
talk time or up to 170 hours
standby.
The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce
with time as they wear out, giving
the handset less talk/standby time.
Eventually they will need to be
replaced
Batteries and handset may
become warm during charging.
This is normal.
Getting started
Telephone line cord
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Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller
Display service, the day and time is automatically set
when you receive your first incoming call.
However, you can also set the day and time manually,
see page 59.
BT Diverse 6250 multiple pack
owners only
Location
You need to place your BT Diverse 6250 charger close
enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will
reach.
Setting up the charger
1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the
charger.
Getting started
Under no circumstances use non-
rechargeable batteries. Only use
NiMH rechargeable batteries with
a recommended capacity of
750mAh. Using inappropriate
batteries will invalidate your
guarantee and may damage the
telephone.
Helpline
If you are having any difficulties
setting up or using your BT Diverse
6250, please call the BT Diverse
Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email
Power adaptor cable
2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on.
3. Install the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied into
the handset.
4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset
for at least 16 hours.
Follow instructions on page 74 for registering additional
handsets to the BT Diverse 6250 base.
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Getting to know your phone
Display
Shows the status of your handset.
Menu/Options
Opens the menu, page 15.
Selects on screen options.
Talk/Handsfree
Press to make a call, page 17.
Also used for Handsfree calling,
page 18.
Keypad
R. Recall
For use with switchboards and
certain network services.
LED
When you have missed calls, the
missed calls LED flashes and the
screen tells you there are new calls
in the calls list,page 32.
Navigation
Lets you redial numbers, page 19,
open your text message inbox,
page 44, make internal calls, page
29, open the Calls list, page 32
and adjust the volume during a
call, page 19.
Directory/Options
Opens the directory, page 23
Selects on screen options.
End
Press to end calls.
Also lets you exit from menu.
Headset socket
Lets you plug in a headset,
page 18.
BT
Quick access to a range of
BT Calling Features, page 32.
Handset
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Getting to know your phone
Main display icons
Angled – during a call
Moving – incoming call
or caller on hold.
In range. Flashes when
you are out of range.
Keypad lock on.
Shows current battery level.
Handset ringer off.
Answering machine on.
Menu Names
Handset 3
13:33
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Getting to know your phone
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Base
On/Off/Ans
Switches your
answering machine
on/off, page 69.
Find
Rings all registered
handsets, so you
can find them.
Used to register
additional
handsets.
Skip <
Press once to
repeat current
message, press
again to play the
previous message,
page 70.
Stop
Press to stop
playback or cancel
the current
function, page 70.
Skip >
Press once to play
the next message,
page 70.
Power/In Use
indicator
On when the
power
is connected.
Flashes when line
is in use.
SIM reader
Insert a SIM card for
copying numbers/
names to the
directory, page 28.
Vol + –
Adjust the speaker
volume, page 69.
Play
Message Counter
Shows the number
of messages on
your answering
machine.
Del
Press to delete
messages.
Navigating the menus…
Your BT Diverse 6250 has a menu system which is easy
to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look
at the menu map on the following page.
Press MENU to open the main menu and use the
navigation button to scroll up or down to the menu you
want. Press the OK option button to access the features
in the menu.
… and selecting menu options
Once the menu list you want is open, use the navigation
button to scroll up or down through the options then
press OK to select the option you want. For example, to
adjust the handset ringer melody for external calls:
1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN to
HANDSET SETTINGS
and press OK. Display shows
RINGER
.
2. Press OK. Display highlights
EXTERNAL
.
Navigate RIGHT or LEFT to display and hear the option.
Press SAVE to confirm.
Go back one level
You can go back to the previous menu level at any time
by pressing the BACK option button.
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Menu map
Names
New entry
Show details
Delete entry
Edit entry
Copy entry
Copy directory
SIM copy
Delete all
SMS
Messages
Write
messages
Inbox
Drafts
Outbox
Templates
SMS Settings
Answer
Machine
Play messages
Delete
messages
Answer On/Off
Record memo
Outgoing
message
Answer
Settings
Handset
Settings
Ringer
Display
Handset name
Keypad
Auto Talk
Select Base
Base Settings
Ringer
Dialling
Music on hold
System PIN
Repeater
mode
Calendar/
Clock
Appointments
Set Alarm
Time/Date
Registration
Register
Handset
De-Register
H/Set
Getting to know your phone
Exit menu
If you want to exit a menu or the directory, either press
END until the display returns to standby, or press BACK
until the standby screen appears.
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Note
Press the BACK options button to
go back to the previous step in a
menu. Or press END to cancel and
return the phone to standby.
Call timer
Your handset automatically times
the duration of every external call.
The time is shown during the call
and for a few seconds after the call
has ended.
Switch handset on and off
1. Press and hold to switch the handset off.
2. Press and hold again to switch it back on.
Handset ringer on/off
1. Press and hold to switch the handset ringer off.
Display shows .
2. Press again to switch it back on.
Making calls
Make an external call
1. Press , dial the number. The In Use light on the base
flashes to indicate the line is in use.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press
CLEAR to delete. Press to dial.
End a call
1. Press or place the handset back on the base.
Using your phone
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Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the
handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen
to both sides of your conversation.
1. Press twice. Display shows and you can hear the
dial tone over the handset speaker. Dial the number.
2. To switch the call back to the handset, press .
Headset
1. Remove the rubber bung and plug the headset into the
socket on the side of the handset.
2. Make and receive calls as normal.
Using your phone
Volume
1. During a call, press the navigation button UP or DOWN
to increase or decrease the call volume.
Secrecy
When on a call, you can talk to someone in the same
room without your caller hearing.
1. During a call, press SECRECY. Display shows
SECRECY
ON
. Your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press OFF to resume your call.
Redial
You can redial any of the last ten numbers.
Redial
1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed.
2. Scroll UP or DOWN to the number you want.
3. Press to dial.
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Delete a redial number
1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed.
Scroll UP or DOWN to the number you want.
2. Press OPTIONS,
DELETE CALL
is highlighted.
3. Press OK. The number is deleted. Press to return
to standby.
Save a redial number
You can save a number to the directory.
1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed.
Scroll UP or DOWN to the number you want.
2. Press OPTIONS and scroll DOWN to
SAVE NUMBER
.
Press OK.
3. Enter the NAME (see Entering names page 23).
4. If necessary scroll DOWN to edit the NUMBER then
press SAVE. is displayed and the message that the
name/number is saved. Press to return to standby.
Delete all redial numbers
1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed.
2. Press OPTIONS then scroll DOWN to
DELETE ALL CALLS
and press OK.
DELETE ALL CALLS?
is displayed.
Using your phone
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