BT 610 User Manual

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User Guide

BT FREESTYLE 610

Section

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Welcome…

to your BT Freestyle 610
Digital Cordless Telephone

The big button keypad and large backlit display together

•

with digital quality sound make the BT Freestyle 610
easy to use, see and listen to.

Use Caller Display to see who is calling before you pick

•

up the phone and keep track of incoming calls with the
30 number Calls list.*

Use the phonebook to store and dial up to 30 of your

•

most frequently used phone numbers.

Handsfree operation for greater flexibility when on

•

the phone.

* Feature requires subscription to a caller display service from your network provider.

A quarterly fee may be payable.

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Section

This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.

Before you make your first call you will
need to set up your phone. Follow the
simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’,
on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT
Freestyle 610 please contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
or email [e-mail]. Alternatively, you
may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.

Hearing aid?

The BT Freestyle 610 is fitted with an inductive coupler
so it is compatible with hearing aids.

Got everything?

BT Freestyle

•

610 handset

BT Freestyle

•

610 base

2 x AAA NiMH

•

rechargeable
batteries

If you have purchased
a BT Freestyle 610 multiple
pack you will also have the
following items for each handset:

BT Freestyle

•

610 additional
handset

BT Freestyle

•

610 charger

2 x AAA NiMH

•

rechargeable
batteries

Mains power

•

adaptor (item
code 015123)

Telephone line

•

cord

Mains power

•

adaptor for
charger (item
code 015124)

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In this guide

Getting started

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting up the base and handset . . . . .6

BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack

owners only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Base buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the phone

Switching the handset power on/off . . .14

Make an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Last number redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Delete a redial number . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Delete the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Phonebook

Store a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . .19

Dial a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Delete a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . .20

Edit a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Caller Display and the calls list

View and dial a calls list entry . . . . . . .22

Delete a calls list entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Delete all calls list entries . . . . . . . . . .23

Copy a calls list entry to

the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Speak to a second caller . . . . . . . . . . .25

Handset settings

To change the external ringer melody .26
To change the external ringer volume .27
To change the internal ringer melody . .27
To change the internal ringer volume . .28

Key beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Switch beeps on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Selecting a display language . . . . . . . .30

To switch key lock on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

To switch key lock off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Quick key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Naming a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Base settings

Security PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

To change the base PIN code . . . . . . . .33

De-register a handset from the base . .34

To change the ringer melody . . . . . . . .34

To change the ringer volume . . . . . . . .35

Reset the handset and base . . . . . . . . .36

Reset if you have forgotten your

PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using additional handsets

Registering a new handset to your

BT Freestyle 610 base . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Receiving internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Find a handset / Paging . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Transferring calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

3-Way conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using additional bases

Registering your BT Freestyle 610

handset to another base . . . . . . . . . . .40

Selecting a base to use . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Switchboard use

Switchboard external line access code .43

To insert a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Temporary change to

tone dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

General information

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . .49

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Returning your BT Freestyle 610 . . . . .50

Technical information

How many telephones can you have? . .51

R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . .51

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Line in

Line in

6

Getting started

Handset range

The BT Freestyle 610 has a range
of 300 metres outdoors when there
is a clear line of sight between the
base and handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will
reduce the range significantly.
With the base indoors and handset
either indoors or outdoors, the
range will normally be up to
50 metres. Thick stone walls
can severely affect the range.

TANT

IMPOR

The base station must be plugged
into the mains power socket at all
times.

Do not connect the telephone line
to the telephone line wall socket
until the handset is fully charged.

Which socket?

Power socket

Telephone line socket

Location

You need to place your BT Freestyle 610 close enough to
a mains power and telephone wall socket so that the
cables will reach.

The strength of the handset signal depends on where
you site the base. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away
from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Do
not place your BT Freestyle 610 in the bathroom or other
humid areas.

Setting up the base and handset

1. Plug the power adaptor and telephone cable into the
back of the base. Only use the cables provided with the
product.

Power adaptor cableTelephone cable

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DECT

2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on. When connected correctly, you will
hear two beeps and the green Power light on the base
will come on.

3. Place the battery ribbon in the base of the battery
compartment. Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
supplied observing the polarity (+ and -) markings. Then
slide the battery compartment cover into place.

With batteries installed the display will show:

7Getting started

Signal strength

The icon on your handset
indicates when you are in range.
When it flashes, you are out
of range.

The icon will flash while the handset searches for
the base.

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Talk/Standby time

In ideal conditions, the handset
batteries should give about 10
hours talk time or 100 hours
standby on a single charge. The
base must remain plugged in to
the mains and switched on at all
times.

Note that new batteries do not
reach full capacity until they
have been in normal use for
several days.

Battery symbols

– Battery fully charged

– Battery half charged

– Battery low

Battery low warning

If the battery charge becomes low
during a call you will hear a
warning beep every minute
(provided the battery warning
beeps are set to on, see page 29).
If the battery runs out you will be
cut off. You will need to recharge
the handset before using it again.

During charging, the icon
will scroll in the display.

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.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email [e-mail]

4. Place the handset in the base to charge, the red charging
light comes on, you hear a beep tone and the icon
begins scrolling.

When the handset has linked with the base the idle
display will be shown:

You should charge the handset for at least 24 hours on
first charge.

5. Once fully charged, plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone wall socket.

BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack owners only

For each additional handset:

You need to place your BT Freestyle 610 charger close
enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will
reach.

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Setting up the charger and additional handset

1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of
the charger.

Power adaptor cable

2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on.

3. Place the battery ribbon in the base of the battery
compartment. Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
supplied observing the polarity (+ and -) markings. Then
slide the battery compartment cover into place.

4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset
for at least 24 hours. The red Charging light on the
charger comes on and the icon begins to scroll.

Once the handset registers with the base, the icon
stops flashing.

Your BT Freestyle 610 is ready for use.

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. New batteries are
available from the BT Freestyle 610
Helpline on 0870 605 8047.

After charging your handset for the
first time, subsequent charging
time is about 6–8 hours a day.
Batteries and handset may become
warm during charging. This is
normal.

BT Freestyle 610
Additional Handset

Your BT Freestyle 610 handsets
are the same, so instructions
throughout this guide apply
to both.

Handset numbers

Once registered with the base,
each handset will display its
handset number, 1 and 2
respectively.

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Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons

In-use light

Comes on when you make/receive

Handsfree (side of handset)

Use for handsfree mode, page 15.

Redial/Vol/Scroll Up/Pause

Press to redial a number,

During a call, press to increase the

earpiece volume, page 16.

While the phone is ringing, press

to increase the ringer volume,

Press to scroll up through display

Press and hold to enter a pause in

During a call, press to stop your

Use to delete Calls list and Redial

Press to make, receive or end a

Press any button then to switch

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a number,

Secrecy/Delete/Clear

caller hearing you, page 16.

Use to delete characters.

Press and hold to switch key

key lock off,

page 17.

page 16.

options, page 13.

page 43.

list entries.

Talk

call, page 14.

/Keypad lock

*

lock on, page 31.

page 31.

a call.

Menu/Select

Press to access the menu, page 13.
Press to select menu options.

Cancel/Phonebook

Go back one level/exit the menu,
page 13.

Press to access the phonebook,
page 19.

Calls list /Scroll Down

From standby, press to access the
Calls list, page 22.

During a call, press to decrease the
earpiece volume,

While the phone is ringing, press to
decrease the ringer volume, page 16.

Press to scroll down through display
options,

Int

Use to make an internal call, page 38.

Or to transfer a call to an additional
BT Freestyle 610 handset, page 39.

Power / R (Recall)

Press and hold to switch the handset
on/off, page 14.

Used when connected to a
switchboard/PBX
Call Waiting, page 24.

page 16.

page 13.

(page 43) and for

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EXT

INT

Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen.

Handsfree

External call

speaker

Internal call

Phonebook

Envelope Phone/Person

Range

11Getting to know your phone

Menus

Indicates a call is in progress.

EXT icon flashes when you receive an external
call. Stays on during the conversation.

INT icon flashes when you receive an internal
call. Stays on during the internal conversation.

Displayed when you are using your phone in
handsfree mode, page 15.

Flashes when you have new unanswered calls in
the Calls list.*

When viewing the Calls list, indicates an
answered call, page 23.*

When viewing the Calls list, indicates an

Key lockBattery

Displayed when you are viewing the phonebook,

page 19.

Indicates when the battery is fully charged,

page 8.

Indicates when the battery is low, page 8.

Indicates when the Key lock is on, page 31.

Steady when handset is in range of the base.
Flashes when out of range.

Displayed when you are using the menus.

Indicates hidden digits (when the displayed
number is longer than 12 digits).

unanswered call, page 23.*

or these features to work you must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display and/or Call W

* F

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aiting service. A quarterly fee may be payable.

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12 Getting to know your phone

Base buttons and LEDs

Find

Press to find/page handset(s), page 38.

Also used when registering handsets,

Power/In use indicator

On = Power on

Flashes = During a call

When the phone rings
When registering handsets

Charging indicator

On = Handset charging

page 37.

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Navigating the menus

Your BT Freestyle 610 handset has a menu system to
guide you through the handset and base options. Refer
to the menu map below for the available options.

When the handset is displaying the idle screen:

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Use and to scroll through the menu list.

3. When the menu item you want is displayed, press
to select and view the sub-menus available.

13Getting to know your phone

Press to exit a menu.

Keep pressing to return to the
idle screen at any time.

Phonebook

Add Entry

Delete Entry

Modify Entry

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Set Up

olume

Base V

Base Melody

Del Handset

Pin Code

Dial Mode

Default

Handset

Beep

Int Ring Vol

Ext Ring Vol

Int Melody

Ext Melody

Auto Answer

Name

Language

Key Lock

Register

Select Base

Reg Base

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Using the phone

Switching the handset power on/off

Press and hold the button.

Make an external call

When you make a call, the In Use
light on the handset comes on and
the In Use light on the base
flashes.

Dialling numbers quickly

Numbers can also be dialled in
Handsfree mode (page 15), using
the phonebook (page 19), and
from the calls list (page 22).

When you receive a call, the In Use
lights on the handset and on the
base flash.

Auto-answer

If you have switched auto-answer
off (see page 29) then you will need
to press after lifting the
handset to take the call.

1. Press and listen for the dial tone, then dial the
number.

The display shows the and then the icons.

Preparatory dialling

1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press
to delete the last digit.

2. Press to dial.

End a call

1. Press or place the handset back on the base.

Receiving calls

The base and handset will ring, the icon flashes and

CALL

is displayed.

1. Press to answer the call or, if the handset is on the
base, simply lift it and speak.

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If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display
service, the caller’s number, or name (if an exact
name/number match is found in the phonebook) will also
be displayed,

see page 22 for more information.

Call timer

Your handset automatically times the duration of all
calls, showing the time on the display during your call
and for a few seconds after it has finished.

Handsfree calling

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 listen for the dial tone then dial the number.

The display shows the and then the icons.

At any time during the call, to toggle between handsfree
mode and normal mode (using the handset), press .

The button is located on the left
side of the handset rather than on
the actual keypad.

To end a handsfree call, press .

15Using the phone

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16 Using the phone

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The earpiece volume will remain at
the level set for all calls until
changed.

The default setting is 3.

Earpiece volume

There are 5 volume levels to select from. The default is

3. You can only adjust the earpiece volume

during a call.

1. Press to increase or to decrease the earpiece
volume. The display shows the set volume, e.g.

VOLUME 2

.

EAR

Handset ringer volume

There are 3 volume levels to select from, or you can set
the volume to off.

While the phone is ringing:

1. Press to increase or to decrease the ringer
volume. The display shows the set volume.

Secrecy

During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing you.

1. During your call, press .

MUTE

is displayed and your

caller cannot hear you.

2. Press

again to resume your call.

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Redial

Your handset automatically saves the last 5 numbers you
dialled into a redial list.

1. Press .

2. Press or to scroll and display the number you
want.

If a name/number match is found in the phonebook the
name will be displayed instead of the number. Press

to toggle between the name and number.

3. Press to dial the number.

Last number redial

1. Lift the handset and press .

2. Press . The last number called is redialled.

17Using the phone

Each redial number can be up to a
maximum of 32 digits long.

Only the last 12 digits of the
number will be displayed. The
icon will be displayed if there are
more digits to view.

If there are no numbers saved in
the redial list EMPTY will be
displayed.

Delete a redial number

With the name or number you want to delete displayed:

1. Press .

DELETE?

is displayed.

2. Press to confirm.

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Press to exit a menu. Keep
pressing to return to the idle
display at any time.

Delete the redial list

With any number from the redial list displayed.

1. Press

and hold .

DELETE ALL?

is displayed.

2. Press to confirm.

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Phonebook

Store a phonebook entry

You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names and
numbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20
digits and each name up to 12 characters long.

1. Press to display

2. Press to confirm.

3. Display shows

ADD ENTRY

4. Enter a name using the keypad

page 20)

, then press .

5. Enter the telephone number, then press .

6. Select a ringer melody (1 to 3) using or , then
press . You hear a confirmation beep.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more entries, or keep
pressing to return to the idle display.

Dial a phonebook entry

1. Press .

2. Enter the first letter of the name you want using the
keypad, then scroll to the exact entry using or .

3. Press to dial the number.

PHONE BOOK

.

. Press to display

(see ‘Character map’ on

NAME?

The icon is displayed while you
view the phonebook.

If you have Caller Display enabled
on your line and your caller’s
details are matched to an entry in
the phonebook then your handset
will ring with the melody selected
for that caller.

Using the phonebook with
additional handsets

If you are using more than one

.

handset, each handset has a
separate phonebook, so you can
store 30 entries per handset.

Deleting characters/digits

If you make a mistake, press .

Cancel storing

Press once to return to

.

ENTRY

Press repeatedly to exit.

Entering names:

For example, to enter the name
Tom:

Press for T.

Press three times for O.

Press for M.

The maximum length for names is
12 characters.

You cannot store a name without a
number.

19

ADD

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Inserting a Pause

You can insert a Pause in the
dialling sequence. This can be
useful if your phone is connected
to an internal switchboard, see
page 43.

Character map

Button Characters

BLANK - 1

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

Phonebook entries are listed
alphabetically.

If the number has more than 12
digits, press again to display
the remaining digits.

Delete a phonebook entry

1. Press . Display shows

PHONE BOOK.

2. Press to confirm.

3. Press or to select

DELETE ENTRY

4. Press to confirm.

5. Press or to select entry.

6. Press to confirm.

CONFIRM

7. Press to confirm.

? i

s

.

displayed.

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Edit a phonebook entry

1. Press . Display shows

PHONE BOOK

.

2. Press .

3. Press or to select

MODIFY ENTRY

. Press

to confirm.

4. Scroll to the entry you want using or .

5. Press .

6. Use or to move through the name, and edit
using to delete and enter new characters using the
keypad, then press .

7. Use to delete digits and enter the new number
using the keypad, then press .

8. Select a ringer melody (1 to 3), then press .
You hear a confirmation beep.

21Phonebook

To change individual characters

Use or to move the cursor
underneath the letter you want to
change, then overtype the correct
letter.

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Caller Display and the calls list

IMPORTANT

To use Caller Display you must first
subscribe to the service from your
network provider. A quarterly fee
may be payable.

For more information on BT’s
Calling Features, call BT on
Freefone 0800 800 150.

Caller information not available

Occasionally the telephone number
of the caller is not available and
cannot therefore be displayed.

In this case, your BT Freestyle 610
will show one of the following
explanatory messages:

WITHHELD

UNAVAILABLE

INTERNATIONA(L)

OPERATOR

PAYPHONE

RINGBACK

If the telephone number is longer
than 12 digits, then only the last
12 digits will be displayed. The <
icon will be displayed to the left of
the number if there are more digits
to view.

If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see
your caller’s number on your handset’s display (unless it
has been withheld) before you answer the call. If you
have stored the caller’s name and number in the
phonebook then they will be shown alternately in the
display.

Whether you answer a call or not, the caller’s phone
number is stored in the calls list.

When you have new entries in the calls list the icon
will flash in the display.

When all the entries have been viewed, the icon will
disappear.

Up to 30 phone numbers can be stored in the calls list.
When the calls list is full, a new call replaces the oldest.

Each stored number can be up to 20 digits and each
name up to 12 characters long.

View and dial a calls list entry

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press or

repeatedly to scroll through the entries.
For each entry, the caller’s number is displayed, or their
name if a name/number match is found in the
phonebook.

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3. When viewing an entry press repeatedly to view
the details for the entry: the caller’s number, and the
date and time the call was received.

4. Press to dial the displayed number.

Or

Press to exit the calls list and return to the idle
screen.

Delete a calls list entry

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press or

repeatedly to scroll to the entry you

want.

DELETE

3. Press .

? is displayed.

4. Press to confirm. The display will return to the
idle screen.

Delete all calls list entries

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press

and hold until

DELETE ALL?

is displayed.

3. Press to confirm (or to cancel).

What type of call?

The icon indicates a new call
waiting to be viewed.

The icon will be displayed for
calls that you answered.

The icon will be displayed for
unanswered calls.

If there are no numbers saved in
the Calls list
displayed.

When you reach the start or the
end of the Calls list and there are
no more calls to view, you will hear
a long beep tone.

Using the calls list with additional
handsets

If you are using more than one
handset, each handset has a
separate calls list. A call answered
on one handset will show as
unanswered on another.

EMPTY

will be

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You can edit the number
(if required) using and
the keypad, then press .

A quarterly fee may be payable for
this service.

Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press or

repeatedly to scroll to the entry you want

to copy.

twice.

ADD?

3. Press

NAME?

4.

is displayed. Enter the name, then press .

is displayed, press .

5. The Calls list number is displayed, press .

6. Press or to select a ringer melody (1 to 3), then
press . You will hear a confirmation beep.

Call Waiting

Providing you have subscribed to your network provider’s
Call Waiting service, you will hear a soft beep every 5
seconds if an incoming call arrives while you are already
on the phone. This beep is not audible to the person you
are speaking to. The second caller’s number (and name
if stored in the phonebook) will appear on the handset
display.

Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear
an announcement asking them to hold the line.

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Speak to a second caller

1. Press to answer the second call and put your current
caller on hold. Press again to return to your first
caller and to switch between both callers.

Or

2. If you want to end the current call and pick up the
waiting call, press . The handset will ring. Press
again to connect to the waiting caller.

The second caller is only charged
from the second you answer, not
while they are waiting to be
connected.

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Handset settings

To exit and return to the idle
display at any time, press
repeatedly.

The default setting is 3.

You can also assign a different
ringer melody to entries in your
phonebook, see page 19.

You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal
preferences.

Handset ringer melody and volume

You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or
OFF). You can change the external ringer (ring for an
external incoming call) or the internal ringer (ring for an
internal call).

To change the external ringer melody

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press .

4. Press or until
. The current melody is played.

5. Press or to hear and select a melody then press
. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

HANDSET

EXT MELODY

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

is displayed.

is displayed then press

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To change the external ringer volume

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

is displayed.

3. Press .

4. Press or until

EXT RING VOL

is displayed then

press . The current setting is played.

5. Press or to select a volume then press .
The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

To change the internal ringer melody

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

is displayed.

3. Press .

4. Press or until

INT MELODY

is displayed then press

. The current melody is played.

5. Press or to hear and select a melody then press

. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

The default setting is 3.

The default setting is 3.

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The default setting is 3.

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To change the internal ringer volume

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press .

4. Press or until
press . The current setting is played.

5. Press or to select a volume then press .
The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

HANDSET

INT RING VOL

is displayed.

is displayed then

Key beeps

Your BT Freestyle 610 handset emits beeps to alert you
to certain situations. You can set the handset to beep:

1. If the battery is low.

2. If you go out of range of the base.

3. To beep as confirmation each time a handset button
is pressed.

These beeps can be switched ON or OFF.

However, beeps which confirm settings cannot be
switched off.

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Switch beeps on/off

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

3. Press . Display shows

is displayed.

BEEP

. Press to

confirm.

4. Press or to display the type of beeps you want
then press .

KEYTONE

LOW BATTERY

OUT RANGE

5. Press or to select

– for handset button beeps

– for low battery warning beeps

– for out of range warning beeps

ON

or

OFF

then press .

The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

Auto Answer

When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the
handset off the base station, this is called auto answer.
When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be
answered by pressing .

The default setting for all key
beeps is ON.

The default setting is ON.

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1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press to confirm.

4. Press or until
press to confirm.

5. Press or to select
confirm. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

HANDSET

AUTO ANSWER

ON

or

is displayed.

is displayed then

OFF

then press to

Selecting a display language

You can select from 7 different display languages for
your BT Freestyle 610.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press .

4. Press or until

to confirm.

5. Press or until the language you require is shown.

Choose from

ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO

HANDSET

LANGUAGE

ESPANOL, NEDERL DK/NOR/SVE

is displayed.

is displayed. Press

.

,

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6. Press to confirm. The handset gives a
confirmation tone.

7. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

Key lock on/off

You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used
accidentally while carrying the handset around.

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To switch key lock on:

The default setting is OFF.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

is displayed.

3. Press to confirm.

4. Press or until

KEY LOCK

is displayed then press

to confirm.

The icon is displayed on the idle screen while the
keypad is locked.

To switch key lock off:

1. Press any button and the display shows

PRESS *

.

2. Press and the display returns to the idle screen.

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WARNING

While key lock is switched on,
it is NOT possible to make calls,
including to emergency numbers
(999/112).

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The new handset name will replace
the handset name in the display.
The handset number will be shown
on the far right hand corner of the
display.

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Quick key lock

1. Press and hold for 3 seconds.

Naming a handset

Each handset registered to the base is assigned a
number. You can give a handset a name as well as a
number to match the user or location e.g.

OFFICE

. The name can be up to 10 characters long.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press .

4. Press or until

5. Use to delete an existing name. Enter a new name
using the keypad, then press .
until the product returns to standby and then the new
name you have set will be displayed.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

HANDSET

NAME

is displayed.

is displayed then press .

NAME

ANNE

or

is displayed

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Base settings

Security PIN

Your BT Freestyle 610 has a security PIN code which you
will need to change some of the base settings. The
default setting is 0000. You may want to change this to
prevent unauthorised changes to your settings.

To change the base PIN code

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until
to confirm.

3. Press or until
to confirm.

4. Enter your old 4 digit PIN then press .

displayed.

5. Enter your new 4 digit PIN then press

displayed.

6. Enter your new 4 digit PIN again for verification then

press . The handset beeps to confirm.

7. Press

PIN?

twice to return to the idle screen.

is displayed then press

PIN CODE

is displayed then press

is displayed.

NEW PIN

.

RETYPE

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To exit and return to the idle
display at any time, press
repeatedly.

The default setting is 0000.

is

is

You can make a note of your new
base PIN using the space provided
on page 50.

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You cannot de-register the handset
you are using. One handset must
remain registered to the base at
any time.

If you enter a handset number that
does not exist, you will hear a beep
tone.

The default setting is 1.

De-register a handset from the base

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until

is displayed then press

to select.

3. Press or until

DEL HANDSET

is displayed then

press to select.

PIN?

4.

is displayed, enter your 4 digit PIN then press

.

HANDSET? is

displayed.

5. Enter the handset you want to de-register then press
.

6. Press

twice to return to the idle screen.

Base ringer melody and volume

You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or
volume OFF).

To change the ringer melody

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until

to select.

is displayed then press

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3. Press or until

BASE MELODY

is displayed then

press . The current melody is played.

4. Press or to hear and select a melody then press
to select.

5. Press

twice to return to the idle screen.

To change the ringer volume

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until

is displayed then press

to select.

3. Press or until

BASE VOLUME

is displayed then

press to select.

4. Press or to hear and select a volume then press

. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

5. Press

twice to return to the idle screen.

The default setting is 3.

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WARNING

If you reset the handset and base,
you will lose any names or
numbers stored in the phonebook,
redial list and calls list.

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Reset the handset and base

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until
to select.

3. Press or until
to select.

PIN?

4. Enter your 4 digit PIN then press . Display will show

CONFIRM?

Press to select. Your BT Freestyle 610

will reset itself to the default settings.

Reset if you have forgotten your PIN code

1. Press and hold to switch the handset off and remove

the handset batteries

2. Press and hold as you replace the batteries. Wait

until the display shows

3. Press to confirm. After a few seconds the base will

beep and the handset and base will reset automatically.

is displayed then press

DEFAULT

is displayed then press

is displayed.

.

DEFAULT

.

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Using additional handsets

If you purchase a new handset to use with your BT
Freestyle 610 it will have to be registered to the base.
You will need to do this before you can use it.

If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack
any additional handsets comes pre-registered to the
base. With 2 or more handsets, you can make internal
calls, page handsets and transfer external calls between
your handsets.

Registering a new handset to your
BT Freestyle 610 base

At the new handset:

1. Follow the new handset’s user guide to set the handset
in registration mode.

At the BT Freestyle 610 base:

2. Press and hold the base button for at least 5
seconds, until you hear the validation tone (two beeps),

release the button.

then

IMPORTANT

You must choose a handset that is
GAP compatible to use with your
BT Freestyle 610.

You can register up to 4 handsets
to one BT Freestyle 610 base.

If the handset does not locate the
base, the handset will return to the
previous menu. Try to register
again by using a different available
base number. Ensure that you are
in close vicinity of the base.

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38 Using additional handsets

The icon is displayed on both
handsets during an internal call.

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Making internal calls

You can make internal calls between two BT Freestyle
610 handsets.

1. Press .

2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad (1 or 2).

The called handset will ring and show the calling
handset’s number.

If there is no response, press to end the call at your
handset.

Receiving internal calls

1. When the handset rings, press to answer.

2. Press again to end the call.

Find a handset/Paging

You can alert handset users that they are wanted or
locate a missing handset. Paging calls cannot be
answered by a handset.

1. Press on the base. The handset(s) and base will ring
for 30 seconds.

2. Press any button on the handset(s), or press again on the
base to stop the paging ring.

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Transferring calls

You can transfer an external call to the other handset.

During an external call:

1. Press and the number of the other handset. Your
caller is put on hold. The other handset will ring.

2. When the handset answers, press to transfer the call.

If the other handset does not answer, press to talk
to the caller again.

3-Way conference call

During an external call you can invite another handset to
join the conversation.

During your call:

1. Press . Your external caller is put on hold. The display

Handset:

shows
to call (e.g.

2. When the receiving handset answers, press

then enter the handset number you want

1–5).

and hold

the for approximately 2 seconds to begin the
conference call.

3. Press on either handset to leave the conference call.
The second handset will remain connected to the
external caller.

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Using additional bases

IMPORTANT

You can only register your BT
Freestyle 610 handset to another
base if it is GAP compatible

Your BT Freestyle 610 handset can be registered to up to
4 other bases.

Registering your BT Freestyle 610 handset to
another base

On the base:

1. Press and hold to put the base into registration mode.

The base beeps and the In use light flashes while the
handset is being registered.

On the handset:

2. Press .

3. Press or until
.

4. Press or until
.

BASE 1 2 3 4

5.

currently registered to will flash.

6. Enter the number of the base you want to register to.

SEARCH 1

are searching for).

will be displayed. The base that you are

is displayed (where 1 is the base number you

REGISTER

REG BASE

is displayed then press

is displayed then press

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When the base is located, you will hear a confirmation

PIN?

tone and

7. Enter the base PIN code and press . You hear a
tone to confirm you have entered the correct code and
the handset returns to idle mode.

Once registered, you will hear a confirmation tone and
the next available handset number is allocated and
shown in the display.

Selecting a base to use

will be displayed.

The default PIN code is 0000.

If registration is unsuccessful, after
1 minute, the handset will display
the list of registered bases and you
can try again or select another
base to use.

If you are in an environment where
there is a lot of electrical
interference you may experience
difficulty registering to a base.

If your handset has been registered to more than one
base you can select which one it uses.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

REGISTER

is displayed then press

.

3. Press or until

SELECT BASE

is displayed then

press .

4. All bases that your handset is registered to will be
displayed, e.g.

BASE 1234

.

The base that you are currently registered to will flash.

5. Enter the number of the base you want to use.

Or

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42 Using additional bases

If

AUTO

is selected the handset will
automatically link to another base
with a strong signal, if the signal it
is currently receiving from its
present base becomes very poor.

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Press or to select

When the handset locates the selected base you will hear
a confirmation tone.

AUTO

.

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Switchboard use

Switchboard external line
access code

You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order to
get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to
pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a

Pause after the access code.

A Pause lasts 3 seconds. You can Pause dialling at any
time by pressing the button.

To insert a pause

1. Begin storing a number and press and hold where a
pause is needed.

Recall

The button is used when connected to certain
switchboards, e.g. to transfer calls, and for some

BT Calling Features or those services available via your
network provider.

P is shown in the display.

Switchboard compatibility

This product is intended for use
within the UK for connection to
public telephone network and
compatible switchboards, which
support tone dialling and timed
break recall. If in doubt please
consult your network service
provider.

For more information on storing
numbers see ‘Store a phonebook
entry’ on page 19.

Pause

You may also need to insert a
pause when storing international
dialling codes, charge card
numbers and with other tele­banking facilities.

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Dialling mode

Your BT Freestyle 610 is set to tone dialling. If required
you can switch it to pulse dialling.

1. Press .

2. Press or until
.

3. Press or until
.

4. Press or to select either

DIAL

then press .

5. Press

Temporary change to tone dialling mode

If you have set your BT Freestyle 610 to Pulse dialling,
you can temporarily switch to Tone dialling during a call.

1. Press , then press , then dial the number as

normal.

Your BT Freestyle 610 will switch to Tone dialling only for
the duration of this call.

2. Press

phonebook.

twice to return to the idle screen.

and hold before you store the number in the

*

SETUP

DIAL MODE

is displayed.

is displayed then press

is displayed then press

TONE DIAL

or

PULSE

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Help

Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectly
connected, not connected at all, or the power being turned off. Please check that your
BT Freestyle 610 has been correctly set up, see page 6, before ringing the BT Freestyle
610 Helpline.

No display

The batteries may be flat or dead. Recharge or replace the batteries, see page 7.

No dial tone

Is the telephone line cord plugged into the telephone wall socket?
Check that the base station is connected to the mains power and switched on.

You cannot link up with the base station

Is the icon flashing in the display?
The mains power cable may not be connected at the base or switched on.
Are you in range of the base? Move closer to the base.
The batteries could be low or flat.
Recharge or replace the batteries.

No ring on the handset

Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and that the mains power is
switched on.
The ringer volume may be set too low for you. See page 27 to adjust the volume.

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Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid

Sometimes your BT Freestyle 610 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is
placed too close.
It is recommended that you place your BT Freestyle 610 at least one metre away from
such appliances to avoid any risk of interference.

The handset charger is not working

Check that the power adaptor is properly plugged into the charger.
Make sure your handset has slotted correctly into the charger.
Check the batteries are fitted correctly into the handset.
Check the base is plugged into a working mains power socket and that the power is
switched on.
Are you using the correct power adaptor?

Caller’s number is not displayed even though you have subscribed to a Caller
Display service

The number has been withheld by the caller, is unavailable or is an international call,
see page 22.

Caller’s name is not displayed even though their number is stored in the
Phonebook

When storing Phonebook numbers, you must remember to store the full number,
including the dialling code. Only exact name/number matches will allow the name to
be displayed.

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BT Accessories and Replacement Items

For a full range of accessories and replacement items for BT products please call
0870 240 5522, or visit:

Customer Helpline

Call the dedicated BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email
[e-mail]

• if you are having difficulties using your BT Freestyle 610.

• if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead.

Lines open:

8.00am – 8.00pm, Monday to Saturday.

10.00am – 3.00pm, Sundays.

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General information

Safety

General

• Only use the power supply included with the

product. Using an unauthorised power supply will
invalidate your guarantee and may damage the
telephone. The item code for the base mains
power supply is 015123. If you have purchased a
BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack, the item code for
the charger mains power supply is 015124.

• For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal

Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Never
use other batteries or conventional alkaline
batteries. They could lead to a short circuit or
destroy the battery casing.

• Recommended batteries should have a power

rating of 550mAh 1.2V. Batteries are available
from the BT Freestyle 610 Helpline 0870 605

8047.

• Do not open the handset or base (other than to

change batteries). This could expose you to high
voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline for
all repairs.

• It is recommended that advice from a qualified

medical expert be sought before using this
product in the vicinity of emergency/intensive
care medical equipment.

• It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker

fitted you check with a medical expert before
using this product.

• Your product may interfere with other electrical

equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms
and computers if placed too close. It is
recommended that you place your product at
least one metre away from such appliances to
minimise any risk of interference.

• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a

serious risk of explosion and/or the release of
highly toxic chemicals.

Hearing aid?

Please note that the BT Freestyle 610 works by
sending radio signals between the handset and base.
These signals may interfere with some hearing aids,
causing a humming noise.

IMPORTANT

This equipment is not designed for making
emergency telephone calls when the power fails.
Alternative arrangements should be made for access
to emergency services.

Cleaning

Simply clean the handset and base with a damp
(not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use
household polish as this will damage the product.
Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static
shock.

Environmental

• Do not expose to direct sunlight.

• The product may heat up when the batteries are

being recharged. This is normal. However, we
recommend that you do not place the product on
antique/veneered wood to avoid damage.

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49General information

• Do not stand your product on carpets or other

surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in
locations preventing the free flow of air over its
surfaces.

• Do not submerge any part of your product in

water and do not use it in damp conditions, such
as bathrooms.

• Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or

other hazardous conditions.

• There is a slight chance that your phone could be

damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend
that you unplug the power and telephone line
cord for the duration of the storm.

Product disposal instructions

The symbol shown here and on the product
means that the product is classed as Electrical or
Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed
with other household or commercial waste at the
end of its working life.

The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in
place to recycle products using best available
recovery and recycling techniques to minimise
the impact on the environment, treat any
hazardous substances and avoid the increasing
landfill.

Product disposal instructions for
residential users

When you have no further use for it, please
remove any batteries and dispose of them and
the product as per your local authority’s recycling
processes. For more information please contact
your local authority or the retailer where the
product was purchased.

Product disposal instructions for business
users

Business users should contact their suppliers and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract and ensure that this product is not
mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.

Guarantee

Your BT Freestyle 610 digital cordless telephone
is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the
date of purchase.

Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee
will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its
agent’s discretion the option to replace the BT
Freestyle 610, or any component thereof, (other
than batteries), which is identified as faulty or
below standard, or as a result of inferior
workmanship or materials. Products over 28 days
old from the date of purchase may be replaced
with a refurbished or repaired product.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email [e-mail]

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The conditions of this guarantee are:

• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that

occur within the 12 month guarantee period.

• Proof of purchase is required.

• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as

instructed.

• This guarantee does not cover any faults or

defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear
and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment,
or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than
through approved agents.

• This guarantee does not affect your statutory

rights.

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is
required so please keep your receipt.

Enter your base PIN here:

Within the 12 month guarantee period:

If you experience difficulty using the product,
prior to returning it, please read the ‘Help’
section beginning on page 45, or contact the
BT Freestyle 610 Helpline on 0870 605 8047,
8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am–3pm,
Sunday, or email [e-mail]

In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please
follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement
or repair.

Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:

If your product needs repair after the guarantee
period has ended, the repair must meet the
approval requirements for connection to the
telephone network. We recommend that you
contact BT’s approved repair agent, Helpdesk
Solutions on 0870 240 5029 or a local qualified
repairer.

If you have to return your BT Freestyle 610

If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem
they will ask you to return the product. Where
possible, pack the product in its original
packaging. Please remember to include all parts,
including the line cords, power supply units and
the original batteries. (Please note that we
cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in
transit.) Please obtain and keep proof of posting
from the Post Office.

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(See page 33 for more information)

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email [e-mail]

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Technical information

How many telephones can you have?

All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to
calculate the number of items which may be
connected to any other telephone line. Your BT
Freestyle 610 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is
allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the
telephone may not ring. With different telephone
types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when
the REN is less than 4.

Only use the approved base mains power supply,
item code 015123.

Only use the approved charger mains power
supply, item code 015124 (BT Freestyle 610
multiple pack users only).

Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable
batteries.

R&TTE

This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards.

This equipment complies with the essential
requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive 1999/5/EC.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby, Suncorp Technologies, declares that this
BT Freestyle 610 is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of Conformance for the BT
Freestyle 610 is published on the website:
http://www.suncorptech.com/bt

Switchboard compatibility

This product is intended for use within the UK
for connection to public telephone network and
compatible switchboards, which support tone
dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt please
consult your network service provider.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email [e-mail]

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Visit us at www.bt.com

Offices worldwide

The telecommunications services described in this publication are
subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.
Services and equipment are provided subject to British
Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.
Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract.

© British Telecommunications plc 2006.
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
Registered in England No. 1800000.
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