TELEDEX Automobile Accessories BTX4500 User Manual

Included with the BTX4500 are (one each):

• Base unit

• Coiled handset cord

• User guide

• Handset

• Clear plastic overlay

• Line cord

Contact your supplier or Teledex for information on ordering

custom designed and printed faceplates to enhance the look of your

Teledex BTX4500 telephone.

1) Located on the left side of the BTX4500 is a modular jack

labeled

Insert one end of the coiled handset cord

into this jack. (until you hear it click).

2) Insert the other end of the coiled handset cord into the modular

jack on the handset.

3) Turn the telephone so the back panel is facing you. Insert either

end of the line cord into the jack on the back of the telephone

this jack is labeled

4) Insert the other end of the line cord into a telephone wall jack.

5) The overlay is easiest to remove by, with your fingers, squeezing

the outer edges causing a slight bow in the middle, then carefully

remove one side of the overlay from the 3 tab guides. The over-

lay is easiest to insert when; The left or right side tabs are insert-

ed first, and the middle part of the overlay is slightly bowed to

allow for insertion of the other tabs.

1) Lift the handset to connect to the ringing line.

2) To end the call, hang up by replacing the handset.

1) Lift the handset.

2) Listen for dial tone, dial the desired number, or press the 

key to automatically dial a number.

3) To end the call, hang up by replacing the handset.

The raised red lens is a Visual Ring Indicator and Message Waiting

light. The lens will flash when the telephone is ringing. Additionally,

some telephone systems permit an operator or message center to turn

on the red Message Waiting light to alert you that you have a message

waiting.

The DATA PORT provides convenient access to the telephone lines

for connecting modems, fax and answering machines or other tele-

phone components.

To use the DATA PORT: 

Insert the modular line cord from your facsimile machine, modem,

etc., into the jack labeled 

. 

The BTX4500 has two ring volume settings. 

To change the ring volume: 

Locate the adjustment control on the back of the telephone labeled

. Slide the switch to the desired LOW or HI ring vol-

ume.

The BTX4500 has 6 programmable 

keys. These keys can

be programmed to automatically dial telephone numbers or, to acti-

vate telephone system features when connected to a compatible PBX.

The telephone will dial the number each time an AUTO DIAL key is

pressed.

To store an AUTO DIAL number:

The telephone must be connected to a telephone jack.

1)

Lift the handset.

2)

Press the 

key and release it.

3)

Enter the telephone number including PAUSE or FLASH* as

required (See diagram for key location). The dialing sequence can

be up to 15 digits.

4)

Press the 

key where the number is to be stored.

5)

Replace the handset.

* A 3.6 second pause can be entered in a dialing sequence by pressing

the 

key for each Pause required.

Pressing the 

key initiates a 600ms hookflash. Typical usage is

to access PBX/CO features like transfer and conference call.

The handset has three volume levels. When the handset is first lifted,

the handset volume is normal.

To change the HANDSET VOLUME:

Locate the 

key at the bottom of the keypad.

Press the key once and the volume level will increase one level (to

medium volume). Press the key once more and the volume level will

increase an additional level (to high volume).

To put the handset volume back to normal volume, press the handset

volume key again.

Press the Mute key, the red LED below the 

key will light. The

party on the other end will not hear you when the 

key is

depressed. Pressing the 

key again will release mute. This will

allow the other party to hear you.

To REDIAL the last telephone number dialed:

1) Lift the handset, listen for dial tone.

2) Press the 

key, the BTX4500 will dial the last number

dialed.

Press the red 

key. The red HOLD LED will light. The handset

can be replaced in the cradle without disconnecting the call.

To retrieve a call from HOLD, lift the handset from the cradle posi-

tion. If handset is not in cradle, simply depress the 

key.

The following procedure should be followed with all Teledex 

telephone products prior to sending the telephone to the factory 

for repair.

1) Please perform the tests listed below:

a.  Test the telephone on a different telephone jack.

b.  Test telephone with a different line cord.

c.  Test with a different handset cord (coiled cord).

d.  For two line products, please ensure that one of the line 

buttons is pressed (if both line buttons are in the UP position,

the telephone will not operate).

2) If the steps listed above do not provide a remedy for the suspect

telephone, please place a tag on the individual telephone 

describing the defect. Next, call the Teledex Repair Department

at 1 (800) 875-8539 for an RMA number. You must have an

RMA number to return products to Teledex.

3) Kindly note: An RMA number is unique to each return

shipment. Do not duplicate this number on any future shipments.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

Please print the RMA number clearly on the outside of your shipping

carton(s). Please ship to the following address:

Teledex LLC / RMA#___________

6311 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA 95119

FREIGHT CHARGES:

The Customer is responsible for shipping products for repair to

Teledex. After repair, Teledex will return telephone products to the

Customer freight prepaid in the same manner in which is was sent

(i.e. Freight sent to Teledex UPS Blue, will be returned via 2 day ship-

ping).