Freestyle 1050
Combined Cordless Telephone & Digital Answering Machine
User Guide
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1050.
Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1050.
At a glance
Talk
Press to get a dialling tone and to end a call.
See page 8
Channel
Enables you to change the channel if there is interference on your call.
See page 9
P
Inserts a pause when dialling a number.
See page 11
Recall
For use with some BT Select Services and when connected to a switchboard.
See page 11
Quickdial memory
Allows you to store and dial up to 10 numbers in the memory.
See page 9
Battery charging contacts
Place handset face down on the base to charge the batteries.
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Aerial
Does not extend.
See page 5
In Use / Battery Low
Comes on when the handset is in use or, if the handset is on standby, to indicate the battery needs recharging.
Secrecy / Screen
For Secrecy: when pressed during a call, the caller cannot hear you.
For Screen: allows you to hear a caller leaving a message through your handset. You can then choose to take the call or not. Also operates the answer machine functions.
See page 9, 18
Keypad
Redial
Redials the last number called.
See page 8
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1471
To set the 1471 call return feature on or off.
See page 18
Volume
Adjusts the loudspeaker volume.
See page 14
Quickdial reference
Lists the names of up to 10 stored in the quickdial
Page
Lets you page the handset. (Useful in finding a misplaced handset.)
See page 11
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Base unit aerial
Extend fully for best reception.
See page 7
OGM
Used when recording and playing back your own outgoing message.
See page 13
VIP
Automatically alerts you to your most important callers.
See page 19
Delete
Deletes recorded messages and memos.
See page 13, 16
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– comes on when the machine back-up
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Play/Memo/Pause
Used when playing back or pausing messages and when recording memos.
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In this guide
At a glance |
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Introduction |
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Setting up |
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Using your Freestyle 1050 |
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telephone |
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Making and receiving calls |
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Using the memory to store |
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and dial numbers |
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Using your Freestyle 1050 |
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answering machine |
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Outgoing messages |
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Message display |
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Incoming messages |
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Answer delay |
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Call screening |
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Using the 1471 feature |
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Using the VIP feature |
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Memos |
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Operating your answering machine |
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from the cordless handset |
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Remote access |
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Help |
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Technical information |
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Maintenance |
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Wall mounting |
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Index |
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Introduction
Your Freestyle 1050 is designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT
Thank you for making the right choice. You can expect your Freestyle 1050 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.
If your Freestyle 1050 is connected to a PBX (switchboard), you may have to dial an access number before 999 to contact the emergency services.
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
(on the underside of the base unit)
Purchase price:
For warranty purposes, proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt.
Emergency calls
The emergency services can be contacted in the UK by dialling 999 or 112.
As the Freestyle 1050 is a mains-powered cordless telephone, in certain situations you may not be able to make an emergency call:
•If there is severe radio interference.
•If the handset batteries fail.
•If there is a power cut.
Unpacking your Freestyle 1050
Check that your Freestyle 1050 is complete. When you unpack you should have:
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• Mains power lead with attached 13 amp adaptor plug
• Wall-mounting bracket, two screws and wall plugs for wall mounting
Customer Helpline
If you have problems with your phone, call the Freestyle 1050 Helpline Service on 0845 758 5589
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Setting up
Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 1050 ready for use
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Your Freestyle 1050 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out.
2 Check your telephone socket
If you do not have a modern-style telephone socket, call Freefone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT engineer to come and fit the correct socket.
This is a chargeable service.
The back-up battery is available separately and ensures your Freestyle 1050 retains messages, settings and stored phone numbers if there is a mains power failure. If no battery is installed, the BATT LOW light comes on when the mains power is switched on.
In the event of a power failure the back-up battery will last for up to 6 hours.
UP SETTING
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SETTING UP
Plug the mains adaptor cord into 4 the back of the base unit
To prevent the cable being pulled out by accident, route it through the channel on the underside of the base.
12V AC
PHONE LINE
Electrical storm warning
During periods of electrical storm, you are advised to disconnect your apparatus because damage may occur.
If a fault occurs during the 12-month warranty period and it is due to accidental or wilful damage (including lightning and electrical damage),
BT will not replace or repair free of charge.
Plug the 3 pin adaptor into the
5 mains power socket and switch on
Your Freestyle 1050 begins the set up procedure.
–the message counter flashes ‘–’.
–the message counter then flashes 0.
–the pre-set outgoing message is ready to use.
Mains power adaptor
The Freestyle 1050 must only be used with the adaptor supplied.
Using any other adaptor will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus.
Charge the handset battery for at 6 least 12 hours
When you first use your Freestyle 1050, the rechargeable batteries in the handset need charging for 12 hours.
Place the handset on the base unit face down, ensuring the contacts are touching.
The CHARGING light on the base unit comes ON.
After the handset has been charged for 12 hours, your phone is ready for use.
As a rule, placing the handset on the base unit overnight will keep the batteries fully charged for all normal use.
The CHARGING light remains on until the handset is removed from the base unit.
When fully charged and in good condition, the handset battery will provide up to 6 hours continuous talk time or 72 hours standby.
If the handset battery is running low, the BATTERY LOW light will flash every 10-15 seconds.
If you are making a call and the handset battery is running low, the phone will beep every 10-15 seconds.
Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.
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Battery Care
Batteries cannot be overcharged. However, leaving the handset on the base unit all the time can deteriorate rechargeable batteries. To get the longest possible life from your batteries, take the handset off the base for a few hours each day.
Plug your Freestyle 1050 into the 7 phone socket
Fully extend the telescopic aerial 8 on the base unit
For the best reception
Try to avoid putting the telescopic aerial near other electrical appliances, fluorescent lights and large metallic objects such as cookers, radiators and garage doors as these may cause interference and reduce the quality of your calls.
To plan the location of the 9 base unit
Your Freestyle 1050 works by sending and receiving radio signals between the base unit and the handset.
The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base unit and how the aerial is deployed.
The higher the base unit is located, the better. An upstairs room is ideal. The following points should be considered:
•It should be within easy reach of a mains socket and a telephone socket. A new-style telephone socket is needed for this product. If you do not have one, call us on Freefone 0800 800 150.
•Try to avoid locations near metallic obstructions or electrical appliances, such as TV sets, fridges, computers, fluorescent lights, radiators, metal pipes and metal window frames.
•The Freestyle 1050 can be wall mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied; see page 34.
Your Freestyle 1050 is now ready for use
UP SETTING
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USING YOUR PHONE
Using your Freestyle1050 telephone
Making and receiving calls
The handset range is up to 200 metres from the base unit in ideal conditions. If you start to go out of range while using the phone, you will hear warning beeps. If you do not come back in range, your call will be cut off.
To make a call
Press buttons in order shown
Lift the handset off the base
Press the TALK button. The handset IN USE light comes on. The base unit light flashes. Listen for dial tone.
Dial the number.
To end a call
Press the TALK button.
Or
Replace the handset on the base.
To receive a call
When the phone rings:
If your handset is on the base unit, simply pick it up to answer the call.
Or
If your handset is off the base, press the TALK button to answer the call.
To redial the last number
You can redial a number of up to 32 digits long.
Press the TALK button. You hear the dialling tone.
Press the REDIAL button. The last number you called is redialled.
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To ensure the best sound quality
Your Freestyle 1050 automatically scans available radio channels between the handset and base for the best quality signal. However, if you hear noise or interference during your call:
Press the CHANNEL button.
Your Freestyle 1050 will select a new channel for you.
If you go out of range
Your Freestyle 1050 has a range of 200 metres under ideal conditions.
However, if you go out of range during a call, you will hear a series of beeps, Move closer to the base to re-establish the signal.
Using the Secrecy button
You can prevent your caller from hearing you while you talk to someone else close by.
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Using the memory to store and dial numbers
Your Freestyle 1050 handset can store up to ten separate phone numbers, each up to 16 digits long. You can then dial each number by pressing just two buttons.
PHONE YOUR USING
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