BT Decor 1200 User Manual

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Freestyle 1200

User guide

Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1200.

Volume control buttons

Adjusts the handset ringer volume

and earpiece speech volume.

see page 11

Talk button (and light)

For making and receiving calls.

see page 10

Intercom button (and light)

Enables communication between

the handset and base unit.

see page 14

Keypad

Allows you to operate the answering

machine from the handset.

Quickdial button

Allows you to store and dial up to

10 numbers in the memory.

see page 12

Call Return (1471) button

Lets you hear the

telephone number of the last

person who called you.

see page 32

Secrecy button

When pressed, it stops the

caller hearing you.

see page 14

Charging contacts

Aerial

Does not extend, do not pull out.

Channel seeker button

Selects the best alternative radio frequency if interference occurs during a call.

see page 11

Battery low light

Flashes when the handset battery is low.

see page 8

Screen button

Allows you to listen to a caller’s message without answering the call.

see page 27

Recall button

For use with PBXs and BT Select Services.

see page 17

Redial button

Redials the last number dialled.

see page 11

Call Waiting button

Lets you switch between two callers when Call Waiting has been ordered from BT Select Services.

see page 32

At a glance

BATT LOW

TALK

✱

QUICKDIAL REDIAL

SECRECY

231

564

897

1471

SCREENINTERCOM

Call Waiting

Memo button

Allows you to leave memos for other members of your family.

see page 22

Mailbox buttons

Gives callers two additional options as to where messages are left. For example, business messages in mailbox 1 and personal messages in mailbox 2.

see page 23

Volume control button

Adjusts the volume of playback, voice prompts

see page 26

Delete button

Deletes messages

see pages 20 and 24

Charging indicator

Lights up when the handset batteries are being charged.

see page 7

Base unit telescopic aerial

Reset button

Resets the answering machine settings.

see page 26

OGM button

Used to record and play your outgoing message.

see page 20

Back-up battery

compartment

see page 6

Intercom button

and light

Press to make or

answer an intercom

call. Light flashes

when an intercom call

is ringing and stays on

during the call.

see page 14

In use indicator

Lights up when the

handset is in use.

see page 10

Skip backwards/

forwards and Stop

buttons

Used to stop, skip

backward or skip

forward during

playback of messages.

see page 24

Answer on/off

button

Switches the answer

machine on or off.

see page 22

Day/hour/min

buttons

Sets the answering

machine’s internal clock.

see page 21

Code/Set button

Sets the security code for remote access and sets the day and time.

see page 28

Microphone

Play/pause button

Plays back and pauses your messages.

see page 23

DAY

CODE/SET

HOUR MIN RESET

OGM

INTERCOM

MEMO

MAILBOX 1 MAILBOX 2

VOLUME

MESSAGES

DELETE

INTERCOM

Freestyle 1200

MEMO

MAILBOX 1 MAILBOX 2

VOLUME

MESSAGES

ANSWER

ON/OFF

IN USE

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

DELETE

CHARGING

In this guide

At a glance 1 Introduction 4 Setting up 5 Using your Freestyle 1200

telephone 10 Using your Freestyle 1200

answering machine 18 Remote access 29 BT Select Services 32 Freestyle 90/130/1200

Additional Handsets 34 Help 37 Technical information 41 Maintenance 44 Index 47 Wall mounting 49

Hints and tips boxes

In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and useful notes. They are shown in a grey box.

Introduction Your Freestyle 1200 has

been designed for ease of use and made to the very high standards set by BT.

We thank you for making the right choice and expect that you will have many years of quality service.

Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

(on the underside of the machine)

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. You may also dial 112, which is valid in any country that is a member of the European Community.

As the Freestyle 1200 is a mainspowered 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 and there is no

back-up battery in the base unit.

If your Freestyle 1200 is connected to a PBX (switchboard), you may have to dial an access number before 999 to contact the emergency services.

Some switchboards cannot dial out during a power failure.

Check that your Freestyle 1200 is complete. When you unpack, you should have:

• Freestyle 1200 handset.

• Freestyle 1200 base unit with

telephone line cord attached.

• Mains power adaptor plug.

• Wall mounting bracket with

screws.

• Remote access quick reference card.

• Spare Quickdial directory label.

Setting up Follow these steps to get your

Freestyle 1200 ready for use.

Electrical storm warning 1

During periods of electrical storm, you are advised to disconnect your apparatus because damage may occur.

2 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.

Important

As this product is rechargeable, it is normal that a certain amount of heat will be produced in its day-to-day operation. While this is entirely safe, we advise against placing this product on antique, veneered or wooden surfaces as damage may occur.

Plan where you will put your Freestyle 1200.

• It should be within two metres of a

power socket and the phone socket.

• You need enough room for the base

unit’s telescopic aerial to be fully extended.

• For the best operating conditions, try

to place the base unit away from large metal objects and other electrical appliances.

3 Insert battery in base unit (for back- up only)

To fit the back-up battery, release the retaining clips, lift off the battery compartment cover and insert one new PP3 alkaline battery (not supplied) as shown in the diagram above. Replace the battery compartment cover.

A good quality, fresh battery should last about six months. To ensure constant battery back-up, replace it every six months.

1 Handset aerial

Your Freestyle 1200 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out.

2 Check your telephone wall socket

If you do not have a modern phone socket, call BT on

Freefone 0800

800 150 and ask for an engineer to

come and fit the right socket within two metres of a mains socket.

✖

DAY

HOUR

MIN RESET

If your Freestyle 1200 is your only phone, you should fit a back-up battery in the base unit so that your phone can always be used in emergencies.

If the power fails, the back-up battery will give you up to one hour talktime or seven hours on standby.

Like all cordless phones, your Freestyle 1200 handset will need charging for 24 hours before initial use.

Setting up

Note

If the power fails during a call, you will only be able to end the call by pressing the green TALK button.

Setting up

Warnings 1

Do not try to use any power supply other than the one provided. This may permanently damage your Freestyle 1200.

2 Your Freestyle 1200 should not be

fitted in wet or damp conditions, for example in a bathroom. Also, the handset should not be left out in the rain.

3 There is a slight chance that your

phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the base unit from the mains during storms.

4 Plug the power cable into the back of the base unit

Plug the adaptor cable into the socket on the back of your Freestyle 1200.

PHONE LINE

12V AC

5 Connect the base unit three-pin adaptor to a power socket

The unit will alternatively display

and CL flashing slowly. The internal clock will automatically be set to Saturday 12:01pm. To change the day and time, see page 21.

6 Charge the handset

When you first use your Freestyle 1200, the rechargeable battery in the handset needs charging for 24 hours.

• Make sure you have connected

your Freestyle 1200 to the mains power supply; see steps 4 and 5.

• Place the handset on the base

unit, ensuring the contacts are touching. The red

CHARGING

light comes on.

• The CHARGING light remains

on while the handset is on the base unit.

• When sufficiently charged for use,

the

CHARGING light turns green.

Mains power adaptor

The Freestyle 1200 must only be used with the adaptor supplied. Using any other adaptor will result in non-compliance with EN60950:1992, and will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus.

Setting up

7 Plug the phone into the BT socket

You can now use the phone, store numbers in the memory and change some of the settings as desired.

As a rule, placing the handset on the base unit overnight will keep the battery fully charged for all normal use.

Battery care

The battery cannot be overcharged. However, leaving the handset on the base unit all the time can deteriorate a rechargeable battery. To get the longest possible life from your battery, take the handset off the base for a few hours each day.

When fully charged and in good condition, the handset battery will provide up to 5 hours continuous talk time or 72 hours standby.

If the handset battery is running low, the BATT 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.

BATT LOW

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.

8 Extend the base unit telescopic aerial

Extend the base unit telescopic aerial on your Freestyle 1200 (as shown below) to ensure the best possible signal and reception.

9 To wall mount your product

(See ‘Wall mounting’, page 49.)

To plan the location of the base unit

Your Freestyle 1200 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 1200 can be wall

mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied; see page 49.

PHONE LINE

12V AC

Setting up

To end a call

• Press the TALK button.

• 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.

• If your handset is off the base,

press the

TALK button to answer

the call.

Making and receiving calls

The handset range is up to 250 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 disconnected.

To make a call

• Lift the handset off the base.

Press the

TALK button. The TALK

light comes on and the handset buttons illuminate. The

IN USE

light on the base unit comes on.

• Listen for the dialling tone.

• Dial the number you want.

Using your Freestyle1200 telephone

If you do not hear a dialling tone after pressing the TALK button, wait a few seconds. On a few exchanges, there may be a delay.

An Inductive Coupler has been built into the handset to improve sound quality for people using hearing aids. Switch your hearing aid to T and adjust the position of the handset until you get the best reception.

TALK

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To adjust the speech volume

During a conversation you can adjust the volume of the incoming caller:

• Press the + button (on the side of

the handset) to increase the speech volume.

• Press the - button to decrease the

speech volume.

Last number redial

Freestyle 1200 remembers the last number called and enables easy redialling.

To redial the last number called

• Press the TALK button and wait

for a dialling tone.

• Press the REDIAL button. The

number is dialled automatically.

To use the channel seeker button

Your Freestyle 1200 automatically scans the available radio channels for quality of reception, and selects the best one to use.

If you experience interference during your call, press the

CHANNEL SEEKER button (on the

side of the handset) to select a different channel.

To adjust the handset ringer volume

When the handset is not in use you can adjust the ringer volume:

• Press the + button (on the side of

the handset) to increase the handset ringer volume. The handset rings once to indicate the volume.

• Press the - button to decrease the

handset ringer volume.

The lowest setting will turn the handset ringer off.

If the length of the last number called is more than 32 digits, then the whole number will not be redialled. If REDIAL is not the first button pressed in sequence, it will then function as a PAUSE button.

CHANNEL

SEEKER

VOLUME

REDIAL

Using the memory to store and dial numbers

Your Freestyle 1200 handset can store up to ten separate phone numbers. You can then dial each number by pressing just two buttons.

To store a number in the memory

• Press the QUICKDIAL button.

• Press one of the 0-9 buttons to set

the location code under which the phone number will be stored.

• Dial the number you want to

store. A maximum of 20 digits can be stored in each location.

• Press the QUICKDIAL button. You

hear a confirmation beep. The number is stored.

Repeat these steps for any other numbers you want to store, using a different

0-9 location code for each

one.

Storing a number in the memory automatically overwrites any previous number stored under the same location code.

Stored numbers can include switchboard and network services that

use the ✱ and

buttons as well as

PAUSE and RECALL functions.

Quickdial directory label

Use the handset’s Quickdial directory label to keep a record of which 0-9 location code you have used for each number.

You can take out the label by removing the handset battery compartment cover and sliding out the label’s clear plastic cover.

HANDSET NO.

MEMORY

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QUICKDIAL

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To dial a stored number

• Press the TALK button.

• Press the QUICKDIAL button.

• Press the 0-9 location code under

which the number you want is stored. The number is dialled automatically.

To store a number of more than 20 digits

• Press the QUICKDIAL button.

• Press one of the 0-9 buttons to set

the location code under which your phone number will be stored.

• Dial the first 20 digits.

• Press the QUICKDIAL button. You

hear a confirmation beep. The number is stored.

• Press the QUICKDIAL button

again.

• Press another 0-9 button to select

a second location code under which to store the remaining digits.

• Dial the remaining digits.

• Press the QUICKDIAL button. You

hear a confirmation beep. The rest of the number is stored.

To dial a stored number of more than 20 digits

• Press the TALK button.

• Press the QUICKDIAL button, then

the first 0-9 location code number. The number begins dialling automatically.

• When the first part of the number

has been dialled, press the

QUICKDIAL button again, then the

second

0-9 location code number.

The rest of the number is dialled.

To change a stored number

Any existing number stored in the memory can be overwritten by entering a new number under the same location code. Simply follow the steps shown in ‘To store a number in the memory’, page 12.

To clear a stored number

• Press the QUICKDIAL button.

• Press the 0-9 location code.

• Press the QUICKDIAL button

again.

• You hear a confirmation beep.

You can mix manual and memory dialling as required. For example, you can dial the area code 0181 380 from the memory and then complete the number manually.

QUICKDIAL

Using the Secrecy button

During a call, you may want to say something to another person nearby without your caller hearing you.

• Press the SECRECY button. The

TALK light flashes. You can hear

the caller, but they cannot hear you.

• Every 7 seconds the handset beeps

to let you know there is a call on hold.

• Press the SECRECY button again

to resume your conversation. The

TALK light stops flashing.

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Using the Intercom

Your Freestyle 1200 lets you hold a conversation between the handset and base unit.

To call the base unit from the handset

At the handset:

• Press the INTERCOM button on

the handset. The

INTERCOM light

and the backlit keypad come on and flash. The base unit

INTERCOM

light flashes and both the handset and base unit ring.

If the base unit does not reply to an intercom call, press the

INTERCOM

button again to cancel the call.

At the base unit:

• Press the INTERCOM button and

speak into the microphone. The

INTERCOM light stops flashing but

stays on.

INTERCOM

SECRECY

INTERCOM

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Ending an intercom call

• Press the INTERCOM button on

the handset or base unit. Both

INTERCOM lights on the handset

and base unit go out.

To call the handset from the base unit

At the base unit:

• Press the INTERCOM button on

the base unit. The base unit

INTERCOM light flashes and both

the handset and base unit ring.

If the handset does not reply to an intercom call, press the

INTERCOM

button again to clear the call. You cannot make an intercom call if the handset is busy.

At the handset:

• Press the INTERCOM button and

speak. The

INTERCOM light stops

flashing but stays on.

Ending an intercom call:

• Press the INTERCOM button on

the handset or base unit. Both

INTERCOM lights on the handset

and base unit go out.

To adjust the INTERCOM loudspeaker volume at the base unit

• Press the left-hand side of the

VOLUME switch to lower the

volume.

• Press the right-hand side of the

VOLUME switch to raise the

volume.

You cannot use the intercom while a call is in progress. The intercom will beep for 60 seconds and then automatically cut off if not answered.

If there is an incoming call when using the intercom, the base unit and handset will ring. To take the call, press the TALK button on the handset. The intercom call is cut off automatically.

VOLUME

INTERCOM

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Changing the telephone settings

To set the base unit ringer volume

(Located on the underside of the base unit)

You can set the base unit ringer volume to

HI, LO or OFF. If the base

unit ringer is switched to

OFF, the

handset will still ring provided the handset ringer is not switched to

OFF.

To set the tel mode switch

(Located on the underside of the base unit)

The

TEL MODE switch selects tone

or pulse dialling and earth or time break recall:

• T-TB – Your Freestyle 1200 is

preset to this position. Most modern exchanges use tone dialling and time break recall for faster dialling, and for services such as BT Select Services and telephone banking.

RINGER

VOLUME

HI LO OFF

• T- E – This setting is for use if you

are connected to a tone dialling PBX (Private Branch Exchange) that uses earth recall.

• P-E – If you dial a number when

your Freestyle 1200 is set to

T-TB

or T- E and you continue to hear the dialling tone, you may be connected to an older pulse dialling exchange. Set the switch to

P-E (pulse dialling).

To switch from pulse to tone dialling during a call

If you are connected to a pulse dialling exchange, you can still use services such as phone banking that require tone dialling.

• Call the telephone number you

require in pulse mode as usual.

• When you have been connected,

press the ✱ button on the keypad to set your telephone to tone dialling for the duration of the call.

• When you hang up, your

Freestyle 1200 will automatically switch back to pulse dialling.

MODE

T-TB

T-E

P-E

✱

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To insert a pause

With some switchboards, after dialling the access code you may have to wait for a moment while the switchboard picks up an outside line. If so, press the

REDIAL button

to insert a pause before keying in the telephone number.

To use the recall button

This button signals either time break recall or earth recall depending on the setting of the

TEL MODE switch.

If you are connected to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange), contact your PBX supplier for further information.

REDIAL

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

You can operate your Freestyle 1200 answering machine from the handset the base unit or from another telephone.

Your Freestyle 1200 can digitally record up to 14 minutes of messages, with each incoming message lasting a maximum of 3 minutes. Your Freestyle 1200 gives you two message mailboxes so that you can separate your incoming messages. This is basically the equivalent of three answer machines in one unit, where callers are prompted to select the relevant mailbox in which to leave their message.

Using the standard setting

Your Freestyle 1200 has a preset outgoing message that callers will hear. You can use this preset message or record your own message for a more personal greeting; see page 20.

The pre-set message is “Hello, your

call cannot be taken at the moment so please leave your message after the tone.”

Using the message mailboxes

Your Freestyle 1200 has two message mailboxes. For example, mailbox 1 could be for business messages and mailbox 2 for personal messages. Equally you could allocate one mailbox to a colleague or someone else in your family.

In your outgoing message you can tell callers which mailbox they should use. The caller simply presses

1 or 2 on their phone’s

keypad after the tone. This selects either mailbox 1 or 2.

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

If the caller does not press 1 or 2 before leaving their message, neither of the mailboxes will be selected and the message will be recorded in the ‘standard’ answering machine mailbox.

Base Unit message display

Display Definition

(Blank) The unit has no power.

00-59 The current message

number.

PA The playback of

messages has been paused.

-- Answering machine is

switched off.

FL Memory full. You must

delete some messages before new messages can be recorded.

PL Outgoing message is

playing.

CL Clock not set.

(flashing) Recording.

5 When accessing the

answer delay setting.

A (flashing) During remote access.

8- 0 Countdown at end of

messages.

The caller will then hear the prompt “So please leave your

message after the tone.”

For example if you want mailbox 1 for John’s messages and mailbox 2 for Jane’s messages your outgoing message might sound like this:

“Hello, we cannot take your call at

the moment. To leave a message for John, press 1, or for Jane, press 2, immediately after the tone.”

Recording your outgoing message

Your Freestyle 1200 has a preset outgoing message that callers will hear. You can use this preset message or record your own message for a more personal greeting.

To listen to the outgoing message

• Remove the battery cover lid to

access the appropriate buttons.

• Press the OUTGOING MESSAGE

button. The currently set outgoing message is played.

To record your own outgoing message

• Press and hold the OUTGOING

MESSAGE button. The machine

announces: “Please speak after the tone. To end recording, release the button.”

• Start speaking your message

after the tone. Speak into the microphone which is located next to the

ANSWER ON/OFF button.

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• The display shows .

• Stop recording by releasing the

OUTGOING MESSAGE button.

The machine announces: “Yo ur

outgoing message is....” and plays

back your message.

• To cancel playback, press the

STOP button.

To check your outgoing message

• Press the OUTGOING MESSAGE

button. Your outgoing message is played.

To delete your outgoing message

• Press the OUTGOING MESSAGE

button.

• The currently set outgoing

message is played.

Remember

If you wish callers to leave their messages in a particular mailbox, tell them in your outgoing message to press

1 or 2 on their phone before speaking.

For a good quality recording, speak clearly and continuously about 20cms from the microphone. Make sure there is no background noise.

OGM

When the recording capacity is full, your caller hears: “Thank you for

calling.”

Setting the day and time

Your Freestyle 1200 automatically adds the day and time to all messages and memos.

When you switch on your Freestyle for the first time, the clock is set to Saturday 12:01. You can change the day and time as required. The display will show CL until the clock has been set.

To set the day and time

• Remove the battery cover lid to

access the appropriate buttons.

• Press and hold the DAY button.

The currently set day is announced.

• Release the DAY button.

• Press the

§§

©©

button until

the day you want is announced.

• Press the CODE/SET button. The

machine announces “(Day) set”.

• Press the DELETE button while

the message is being played. The message stops playing and the machine announces: “Your outgoing message is...” and the pre-recorded outgoing message is played.

Additional pre-set messages

In addition to the preset outgoing message, your Freestyle 1200 provides set outgoing messages for various situations.

When the maximum recording length of 3 minutes for each call has been reached the caller hears, “Thank you for calling.” before the line is disconnected.

When there is less than 40 seconds recording capacity left, your caller hears: “Please complete your call within ‘x’ seconds.”

When the recording memory is full or there is less than 15 seconds recording capacity left, your caller hears: “Hello, your call cannot be

taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message so please call later.”

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

DELETE

DAY

STOP

CODE/SET

Switching the answering machine on and off

If you do not wish callers to leave a message, you can switch your answering machine off.

To switch the answering machine on and off

• Press the ANSWER ON/OFF

button. The machine announces “Answer On” or “Answer Off ” accordingly.

• When switched on, the display

indicates the number of messages recorded.

• When switched off, the display

shows -- alternating with the number of messages recorded.

• If the capacity is full, the display

shows the number of messages recorded, alternating with FL.

• Press and hold the HOUR button.

The currently set hour is announced. Your Freestyle uses a 12-hour clock.

• Release the HOUR button.

• Press the

§§

©©

button until

the hour you want is announced.

• Press the CODE/SET button. The

machine announces “(Hour) set”.

• Press and hold the MIN button.

The currently set minute is announced.

• Release the MIN button

• Press the

§§

©©

button until the minute you want is shown on the display.

• Press the CODE/SET button. The

machine announces “(Minutes) set”.

• The date and time is now set.

To check the day and time

• Press the DAY button. The

currently set day and time is announced.

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

If you do not press a button for 20 seconds, your Freestyle 1200 automatically stops the process and reverts to the last date and time set.

Pressing the STOP button immediately returns the machine to standby.

HOUR

MIN

ANSWER

ON/OFF

DAY

Recording a memo

You can record a memo message onto your Freestyle 1200 to be played back later. Memos can be recorded on the standard answer machine or in either of the two mailboxes. Memo messages appear on your Freestyle 1200’s display as incoming messages, so the message display will indicate that messages have been left.

To record a memo message on the answer machine

Memos can be any length up to the memory capacity.

• Press and hold the MEMO button.

The machine announces, “Please speak after the tone. To end recording, release the button.” The

display flashes .

• When you have finished your

message, release the

MEMO

button to end recording. The machine will beep.

To record a memo in a mailbox

• Press and hold either of the

MAILBOX buttons. The machine

announces, “Please speak after the tone. To end recording, release the button.” The display flashes .

• When you have finished your

message, release the

MAILBOX

button to end recording. The machine will beep.

Playing messages and memos

Your Freestyle 1200 shows the number of messages (or memos) you have in the answering machine on the message display.

If you have any messages in either of the mailboxes, the mailbox light will be lit up. If there are any new messages, the light will flash. The number of flashes indicates the number of messages.

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MEMO

MAILBOX 1 MAILBOX 2

MESSAGES

DELETE

IN USE

MAILBOX 1

CHARGING

You can also set your Freestyle 1200 to beep when you have new messages. See ‘Message alert’ on page 27.

To play messages and memos

• Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The machine announces the number of messages recorded and then plays them.

To play messages and memos in the mailboxes

• Press the appropriate MAILBOX

button. The machine announces the mailbox number and the number of messages recorded and then plays them.

To play new messages and memos only

Your Freestyle 1200 can play only the new messages and memos recorded since your last playback.

• Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE

button until the machine announces the number of new messages. Only the new messages are then played back.

To stop playback

• Press the STOP button. Any

messages previously deleted will be saved.

To pause playback

During playback:

• Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Playback stops.

• The display flashes PA.

• Every 10 secs the unit beeps to

indicate there is a playback pause.

• To resume playback, press the

PLAY/PAUSE button again.

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

Your Freestyle 1200 cannot record an incoming message during playback.

PAUSE

PLAY

MAILBOX 1

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

To skip forward and backwards through your messages

During playback, you can skip backwards and forwards through your messages.

During playback:

• Press and hold the

©©

button to fast forward through your messages. The display shows

FF.

If you try to skip past the last message, the machine announces “End of messages.”

• Press and release the

§§

button to skip back through your messages.

To delete all messages

When all the messages and memos have been played, the machine announces “

End of messages” and the

message display will begin a countdown from

8 to 0.

• Press the DELETE button during

the countdown. The machine announces “All messages deleted” followed by a confirmation beep.

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

If you do not press the DELETE button, the messages will not be deleted and you can replay them again later.

To delete individual messages

• Play the message you want to

delete.

• Press the DELETE button. The

machine announces “Message deleted.”

• The messages selected for

deletion will be deleted after the countdown from 8-0. If

STOP is

pressed during the countdown the deleted messages will be restored.

When the recording capacity is full

Your Freestyle 1200 has a total capacity of 14 minutes (including the outgoing message) or a maximum of 59 messages. When the machine is full, the display will flash

FL. No more messages will be

recorded and the answering machine will switch off.

Incoming callers will hear the message “Hello, your call cannot be

taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message, so please call later.”

DELETE

Call screening and intercept

When the answering machine is switched on, you can listen to a caller leaving their message over the loudspeaker.

You can also listen at the handset by pressing the

SCREEN button.

Press the

TALK button on the

handset to interrupt the call and speak to the caller.

Adjusting the speaker volume

The volume level ranges from 0 to H, where 0 is the lowest volume and H the maximum. The display shows

the level when you press the

VOLUME button.

To adjust the loudspeaker volume

• Press the large speaker on the

VOLUME button to raise the

sound level. You hear a beep increasing in volume as you continue to press the volume button.

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

Answer delay

You can adjust the number of times your Freestyle 1200 will ring before the answering machine takes the call. The original setting is for 6 rings. You can change this to any number of rings between

2 and 9 or

TIME SAVER.

Time Saver is used to save you time and the cost of a phone call when ringing your machine from another phone to pick up your messages. Your Freestyle 1200 answers after 2 rings if you have new messages or after 6 rings if you don’t. So you can choose to hang up if you hear more than 2 rings.

To set the answer delay

• Press and hold down the

©©

button. The machine announces the current setting and then starts giving you the alternative settings.

• Release the

©©

button when the setting you want is announced. the machine then confirms the setting. For example, if you select Time Saver, you will hear: “Answer delay: Time Saver”, or for 6 rings, “Calls will be answered after 6 rings.”

SCREEN

VOLUME

• Press the small speaker on the

VOLUME button to lower the

sound level.

Message alert

When new messages have been received, your Freestyle 1200 will beep every 10 seconds. The volume of the beep is at the volume you have set for the loudspeaker.

To switch the message alert on or off

When the answering machine is switched off:

• Press and hold the |§§ button.

The machine announces, “Message alert off/on” as appropriate.

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

Although you use the same button to adjust the level, the intercom volume is set separately (and only during an intercom call) from the message/ memo playback volume.

Resetting the answer machine

• Remove the battery cover lid to

access the

RESET button.

Pressing the

RESET button resets

the microprocessor but will not affect any of the numbers you have stored in the memory, messages recorded or your PIN code.

RESET

Operating the answering machine from the handset

You can listen to your messages and operate a number of answering machine functions from the handset.

To operate the answering machine from the handset

• Press the SCREEN button. This

connects the handset to the answering machine.

• The handset beeps, the keypad

lights up and the

TALK light flashes.

• Once you hear the second

confirmation beep you may continue with the following options.

To play/pause messages

• Press the 2 button. You hear the

announcement, “You have ‘x’ messages” and starts to play them.

You hear the messages through the handset earpiece.

• Press the 2 button to pause.

• Press the 2 button to play

messages again.

To skip back through your messages

• Press the 4 button.

To skip forward through your messages

• Press the 6 button.

To delete the current message

• Press the 5 button.

To delete all messages

• Press the 5 button after the

announcement “End of messages.”

Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

SCREEN

Your Freestyle 1200 has a security PIN code which must be entered when remotely accessing the answering machine. This ensures your messages are private and can be accessed only by the users who know the security code. Your Freestyle 1200 answering machine has a preset security code of 000.

To change the security code

• Remove the battery cover lid to

access the

CODE/SET button.

• Press and hold the CODE/SET

button until the machine announces “Security code setting...first digit”.

• Release the CODE/SET button.

• Press the

§§

©©

button to change the number until you hear the number you want for the first digit of the code.

• Press the CODE/SET button. The

machine will announce “(Number) set” and then “Second digit”.

Remote access Your Freestyle 1200

allows you to switch on and operate your answering machine from another phone.

• Press the

§§

©©

button to change the number until you hear the number you want for the second digit of the code.

• Press the CODE/SET button. The

machine will announce “(Number) set” and then “Third digit”

• Press the

§§

©©

button to change the number until you hear the number you want for the third digit of the code.

• Press the CODE/SET button. The

machine announces “Your security code is...(Number, Number, Number)”

Note your security code below:

CODE/SET

STOP

Remote access

“Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message, so please call later.”

• Enter your security code to

access the remote functions. You will have to delete some of your messages after hearing them, if you want the answering machine to remain on.

Accessing the answering machine

To access your answering machine from another phone

• Dial your phone number

• When you hear your outgoing

message press the ✱ button. The machine announces ‘Please enter your security code.’

• Enter your security code.

• If the security code is correct you

hear, “You have ‘x’ new messages” and the messages are played back. If there are no new message you hear “You have no new messages.”

• At the end of the last message,

the machine announces, “End of messages”, then “To hear main menu, press 1, to delete all messages press 5.”

To check your security code

• Press the CODE/SET button. The

machine will announce and display the current security code.

Switching the answering machine on

To remotely switch on your answering machine

• Dial your phone number.

• After 20 rings, the machine will

automatically switch on and answer the call.

• You can now hang up, leave a

message or enter your security code to operate the answering machine’s functions. The answering machine remains on and will take new incoming calls.

If the machine is switched off because the recording capacity is full:

• Dial your phone number.

• After 20 rings the machine

answers and you hear,

If you make a mistake, the machine will announce “Error” and reset itself to the previous security code.

CODE/SET

✱

Remote access

• If you enter the wrong security

code the machine announces “Incorrect security code. Please enter your security code.” You have another chance to enter the security code. If it is wrong a second time, the machine ends the call.

Operating the answering machine

When you have accessed your answering machine, you can operate using the keypad numbers on the phone you are using.

The main menu

The main menu lets you operate a range of answering machine functions. Simply follow the instructions as announced:

“To play all messages, press 2” “To play new messages, press 3” “To skip back during messages, press 4” “To delete during messages, press 5” “To skip forward during messages, press 6” “To play outgoing message, press 8” “To record a new outgoing message, press 9” “To set answer on or off, press 0” “To access voice mailboxes, press ✱” “To hear main menu, press 1”

To remotely access your voice mailbox

Having already accessed the main menu:

• Press the ✱ button on the keypad.

• The machine announces, “Fo r

voice mailbox 1, press 1; for voice mailbox 2, press 2”

• Press the Voice Mailbox number

you want. The machine announces the Voice Mailbox menu as follows:

“

To play all voice mailbox messages, press 2” “To play new voice mailbox messages, press 3” “To skip back during messages, press 4” “To delete during messages, press 5” “To skip forward during messages, press 6” “To hear voice mailbox menu, press 7“ “To hear main menu, press 1”

• Press 2 or 3 as instructed. The

machine announces:

“Voice mailbox

(or 2), you have ‘x’ new messages.”

Any messages are then played back.

The machine then announces:

“To hear voice mailbox menu, press 7” “To delete all voice mailbox 1(or 2),

press 5”

If no instructions are given within 8 seconds, you hear,

“Thank you for

calling” and the machine hangs up.

✱

Call Waiting

If an incoming call arrives while you are already engaged on a telephone cal,l you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds (this beep is not audible to the person you are speaking to).

Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear an announcement to hold on as you are aware that there is a second call.

To use Call Waiting

• You can answer the second call,

without disconnecting your first caller, by pressing the

CALL

WAITING button. The first caller

will be put on hold.

BT Select Services

If you are connected to a digital exchange, you can subscribe to a range of BT Select Services. If you wish to subscribe to any of these services contact us on Freefone 0800 800 152 business, 150 residential, 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Call Return (1471)

This service lets you easily find who called your number last.

To use the 1471 feature

• Press the TALK button and wait

for a dialling tone.

• Press the 1471 button. You hear

the number of your last caller announced and the time they called. If a call is made and the caller withholds their number, the time of the call is still stored but not the number.

• Press the TALK button again – or

replace the handset on the base – to return to standby.

To withhold your own number

Dial 141 before you dial the number you want. You will need to do this even if you are ex-directory.

1471

Call Waiting

• When you have spoken to the second caller you can return to the first caller by pressing the

CALL WAITING button again.

You can switch back and forth between the two calls without disconnecting either if you wish.

• If you wish to disconnect the first call press the

TALK button after

speaking to the first caller.

• The handset will then ring. Press

TALK button again and continue

with the second caller.

The second caller will only be charged for their call from the moment you answer and not while they are waiting for your initial contact.

Other services

• Call My Bill

• Call Barring

• Call Diversion

• Charge Advice

• Reminder Calls

• Three-way Calling

For more information about these Select Services, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150 for residential or 152 for business. If you are not on the BT network, please ask your telecommunications supplier for information on their services.

BT Select Services

To register an additional handset

• Press and hold the INTERCOM

button on the base unit for 5 seconds. The base unit will beep and the

IN USE light will flash.

• When the

IN USE light begins to

flash, release the

INTERCOM

button and place the additional handset on the base unit.

• Your additional handset is registered automatically and you will hear a confirmation beep and the

IN USE light will stop flashing.

Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets

You can buy and use up to 3 Freestyle additional handsets with your Freestyle 1200 to extend your phone system, without needing to install extension sockets for each new phone.

Each additional handset is supplied with its own charger and user instructions, but the following information will tell you how to register and use an additional handset with your Freestyle 1200.

Registering your handset

You must register your Freestyle additional handset before it can be used with your Freestyle base unit.

Make sure that each additional handset is registered with a different number (2, 3 or 4) so it can be identified from other additional handsets.

Your additional handset must be placed on the base unit within five seconds of the IN USE light flashing.

INTERCOM

Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets

To erase a registration code

• Press the QUICKDIAL button.

• Press the

CHANNEL SEEKER

button.

• Press the

✱ button four times.

• Press the

QUICKDIAL button.

You will hear a confirmation beep. The old registration code is now erased and you can reregister your additional handset following the procedure below.

To re-register an additional handset

If necessary, you can re-register your additional handset by simply following the steps described in ‘To

the previous page.

Before re-registering, the old registration code must first be erased.

To check that your additional handset is registered correctly

• Lift the additional handset.

• Press the TALK button.

• The IN USE light on the base unit

will come on.

• Listen for the dial tone.

If you do not hear a dial tone, your additional handset is either out of range of your Freestyle 1200, the Freestyle 1200 phone line cord is not plugged in, it has not been

registered properly or you may have purchased the wrong handset

- check that your handset has item code: 871267. This can be found on the side of your giftbox.

Setting the handset number

Each additional handset must be assigned an identity number (2, 3 or 4). Your Freestyle 1200 handset is already numbered as

HANDSET 1.

Additional handsets can then be numbered as they are added.

To set a handset identity number

• Press the QUICKDIAL button.

• Press the

SECRECY button.

• Enter the identification number (2-4) using the keypad.

• When you have entered the number, press the

QUICKDIAL button.

• You will hear a beep confirming that the new number has been stored.

Your Freestyle additional handset is pre-set to handset number 2.

Make a note of the identification number by writing it on the handset’s directory label.

Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets

Basic use of Freestyle additional handsets

Basic operation of additional handsets is the same as that of your Freestyle 1200 handset.

To make a call

• Lift the handset off the charger.

• Press the

TALK button. The TALK

light comes on and the handset buttons illuminate.

• Listen for the dialling tone.

• Dial the number you want.

Like all cordless phones, the Freestyle additional handset must be charged for 24 hours before initial use.

To end a call

• Press the TALK button or replace

the handset.

Transferring calls between handsets

Whilst on a call (ie. in talk mode):

• Press the

SECRECY button.

• Enter the number of the handset you want to transfer the call to. The specified handset will ring.

• To answer the call, press the

TALK button.

If you do not hear a dialling tone after pressing the TALK button, wait a few seconds. On a few exchanges, there may be a delay.

You cannot control the answering machine from the 90/130/1200 additional handset, and it does not have the call screening facility.

If the call is not answered, it is returned to the original handset after 30 seconds. The original handset will ring to let you know if this has happened. To avoid having to wait 30 seconds for the call to be returned, you can press the TALK button to cancel the transfer of the call.

Help If you have any problems using your

Freestyle 1200, this section will give you the most common, easy-to-follow solutions.

• No dialling tone.

• Telephone will not dial out.

• Telephone cannot receive calls.

• Beeps six times and drops calls.

Telephone not connected to telephone line.

Mains disconnected and back-up battery is not installed or is flat.

Power cut, and back-up battery is not installed or is flat.

Handset battery pack is discharged.

Replace handset on base unit for 10 seconds and try again. If this does not work, disconnect the handset battery from the handset for 10 minutes. Also disconnect the mains power and back-up battery. Then reconnect the battery and reconnect the base unit to the mains, then replace the handset on the base unit for 10 seconds and try again.

Plug the telephone into the telephone line.

Reconnect, and install or replace the back-up battery.

Wait until the power is restored and install or replace the back-up battery.

Place the handset on the base unit and recharge it for 24 hours, ensuring the

CHARGING light is on.

Telephone problems Possible cause Solution

• You have dialling tone but the telephone will not dial out.

You may be trying to use tone dialling on a pulse dialling exchange.

You are connected to a PBX and are not dialling the access code.

Set the mode switch to P-E (pulse dialling).

Use the PBX access code.

• Handset does not ring.

• No lights on handset.

Handset battery pack is discharged. Place the handset on the base unit

and recharge it for 24 hours.

• Handset does not ring, but lights show on the handset.

The handset ringer may be set to its minimum setting.

Increase the handset ringer volume.

Help

Telephone problems Possible cause Solution

• Base unit rings too loudly / softly.

The ringer switch on the base unit is set to

HI or LO.

Set the ringer switch on the base unit accordingly.

• Neither base or handset ring, but lights show on base and handset.

The ringer volumes on both the handset and base unit could be set to minimum.

Check the REN (see page 42). If you connect too many telephones or devices to your line, they may not all operate correctly.

If your telephone is connected to an extension socket, it may have been connected incorrectly.

Increase the ringer volume on the base unit and handset.

If the REN exceeds 4, disconnect one or more telephones or devices.

Check with your telephone engineer that the extension socket has been installed correctly.

• Base unit does not ring but lights show on base unit.

Telephone is not connected to the telephone line.

The base ringer switch is set to

OFF.

Line fault or faulty socket.

Plug the telephone into the telephone socket.

Set the base ringer switch to

HI or LO.

Try the telephone on another socket or another line. If the telephone works, contact BT or your telephone network operator for repairs to the line or socket.

• No number stored on 1471, and/or CALL WAITING.

Stored number may have inadvertently been overwritten.

Press the

QUICKDIAL button, press

the relevant Select Services button, then press the

QUICKDIAL button

again. This will reset the button.

• No Quickdial store.

You may be trying to store the number with the

TALK light on.

Ensure that the

TALK light is off

before storing the number.

• Callers are faint.

• Interference.

• Buzzing.

• Whooshing.

• Echoing.

• Tinniness.

The base unit telescopic aerial is not extended as high as possible.

You are moving out of range. Radio channel interference.

Radio channel interference.

The base unit or the handset are too close to electrical equipment or metal obstructions.

Extend the base unit telescopic aerial as far as possible.

Move closer to the base unit. Press the

CHANNEL SEEKER button on

the handset, to select a clearer channel. Press the CHANNEL SEEKER button on

the handset, to select a clearer channel. Relocate the base unit or move

around with the handset until reception improves.

Help

Telephone problems Possible cause Solution

• BATT LOW light on the handset is flashing.

The handset needs recharging. Replace the handset on the base

unit, ensuring that the base unit is plugged in and that the

CHARGING

light is on.

• No CHARGING light on the base unit.

Dirty contacts on base unit or handset.

Clean the contacts with a dry cloth. Heavy soiling can be removed with a pencil eraser.

• Back-up battery fails frequently.

Frequent power failures will drain the back-up battery.

Unplugging the base unit from the power supply drains the back-up battery.

Switching the mains supply off will drain the back-up battery.

Leave the base unit plugged in, or remove the back-up battery before unplugging.

Do not switch off, or remove the back-up battery before switching off.

• Call appears to have been cut off after pressing the

SECRECY button.

You may have pressed a number key on the handset after pressing the

SECRECY button. The current

handset will try to transfer the call to another handset.

Wait 30 seconds; the call will return to the current handset. Or press the

TALK button and the call will return

immediately.

Help

Answer machine problems Possible cause Solution

• Will not record incoming messages.

• Will not answer calls.

The answering machine is switched off.

The answering machine is full.

Switch the answering machine on manually or by remote control.

Delete some or all of your messages manually or by remote control, to make room for new messages.

• Distorted outgoing message.

• Faint outgoing message.

• Noisy outgoing message.

The answering machine has a very sensitive microphone. This picks up any background noise. If you record your outgoing message too quietly or from too far away the sensitivity of the microphone increases to compensate and will pick up more background noise.

Record your outgoing message at a reasonable volume 20cm away from the microphone in a quiet environment.

• General problems.

None of the answering machine functions will operate while the telephone is in use.

Ensure that the telephone is not in use before operating the answering machine.

• Back-up batteries fail frequently.

Frequent power failures will drain the back-up batteries.

Unplugging the base unit from the power supply drains the back-up batteries.

Switching the mains supply off will drain the back-up batteries.

Leave the base unit plugged in, or remove the back-up batteries before unplugging.

Do not switch off.. Or remove the back-up batteries before switching off.

• No call screening from the base unit.

• Cannot hear messages when played.

The volume is set too low. Press and release the end of the

volume control with the larger symbol until the unit is loud enough.

Need more help?

Call the BT Cordless Phone Helpline on Lo-call 0845 7697146 where fully trained staff can help you from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (calls charged at local BT rate).

It is not permitted to interfere with the main BT socket or wiring. If you have a problem, contact BT on Freefone

0800 800 151 for residential or Freefone 0800 800 154 for business

lines.

Official approval

Your Freestyle 1200 is tested and approved for connection to public networks, provided it is used in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide.

You may connect it:

• To direct exchange lines.

• To extensions with new plug and

socket arrangements provided with these direct exchange lines.

• To compatible switchboards.

You may NOT connect it:

• To shared service (party) lines.

• As an extension to a payphone.

Approval for use

The base unit is intended for use when powered from the 12V AC mains adaptor supplied, which conforms to EN60950. Any other usage will invalidate the approval

Technical information

This phone is designed for UK use only. Using it abroad may violate local radio laws.

given to this apparatus if, as a result, it ceases to comply with EN60950.

Call security

Your Freestyle 1200 has its own digital security code that prevents other cordless phone owners from using your phone line. This ensures that you are charged only for calls using your phone. However, all approved cordless phones use radio signals to communicate between the base and cordless handset units. It is therefore possible that your conversations could be overheard by other people on their cordless phones, or on ordinary radios that use the same radio frequencies.

As this problem applies equally to all similar cordless phones currently available in the UK, call privacy cannot be guaranteed. However, the security coding prevents unauthorised use of your line.

Technical information

You may find that your Freestyle 1200 picks up conversations from other cordless phones being used nearby. If you experience this type of interference, try changing channels using the

CHANNEL

SEEKER button on the handset.

Transmission frequencies

This cordless telephone has been designed to operate on radio frequencies which have been assigned to the exclusive use of cordless telephones. As the use of cordless telephones becomes more widespread, the quality of service obtained from this apparatus may lessen.

Transmission frequencies of available channels:

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)

Although you may have any number of sockets, it is important to limit the number of telephones and other items of apparatus connected to the line by those sockets, to ensure that each telephone will ring. Every telephone or item of apparatus has a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). In most cases a standard line should provide enough current for two or more telephones or items of apparatus, if the RENs add up to no more than 4.

Freestyle 1200 has a REN of 1. Any telephone provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless otherwise stated on the base. Even where the number of telephones has been limited, there is no guarantee that different types of telephone on the same line will ring.

Safety advice

• Don’t use your Freestyle 1200 in

the open air during thunderstorms. Unplug it from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area.

• Don’t use your Freestyle 1200

outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands.

Channels Base Unit Tx Handset Tx

Freq./MHz Freq./MHz

1 31.0375 39.9375 2 31.0625 39.9625 3 31.0875 39.9875 4 31.1125 40.0125 5 31.1375 40.0375 6 31.1625 40.0625 7 31.1875 40.0875 8 31.2125 40.1125

Technical information

• Don’t install the base unit near a

sink, bath or shower. Electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water.

• Don’t install the base unit where the various leads can be tripped over or walked on. This may cause injury, or damage to the leads and your Freestyle 1200.

Connection information

• Your Freestyle 1200 may be

connected to public networks in the United Kingdom.

• It may also be connected to

compatible switchboards. If in doubt, your switch supplier or maintainer should be able to offer help. Advice on connection to BT switching systems can be obtained by dialling BT Freefone 0800 800 152.

If you do not have a compatible switchboard, it cannot be guaranteed that your Freestyle 1200 will operate correctly under all possible conditions of connection.

• Firmly hold the handset in both

hands with the back towards you and the bottom end away from you.

• Push the depression in the

battery compartment cover, inward and away from you with both thumbs, to remove it.

• Undo the plastic belt securing the

battery pack.

• Remove the old battery pack by

unplugging the small white plug that connects it to the handset.

• Insert the small white plug of the

new battery pack. (If you look at the shape of the plug and socket, you will see that it can only be inserted one way).

• Place the battery pack in the

recess, secure it with the plastic belt and refit the compartment cover.

• Replace the handset on the base

unit and charge for a full 24 hours.

• The battery pack must be

recycled or disposed of properly.

• Do not burn or puncture as it

could release toxic material which may cause injury.

Maintenance

Installing a handset battery pack and recharging

Replacing the handset on the base unit to recharge overnight should keep the Freestyle 1200 operative for normal use. In time the handset battery pack will no longer hold a sufficient charge and should be replaced.

To change the handset battery pack

The handset battery compartment is located at the back of the handset at the lower end.

MEMORY

Ni-Cad Battery

Maintenance

In the event of a power failure

During a power failure, if you have fitted a fresh alkaline back-up battery in the base unit, your telephone will continue to work for up to one hour in use or seven hours on standby.

When power has been restored, you are advised to renew the backup battery in the base unit, though this should not be necessary if the power has only been disconnected momentarily.

Care of rechargeable battery pack

• When you first install the

Freestyle 1200, or replace the battery pack, the handset must be fully charged for 24 hours before use.

• To maintain optimum charge and

battery condition, the handset should be allowed to fully discharge about every four months.

• Dispose of Ni-Cd battery packs

safely. Do not puncture or burn them. They contain toxic materials which could cause injury.

General cleaning

Clean the cabinet of the handset and the base with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild solution of water and detergent. Charging contacts should be cleaned with a dry cloth or for heavy soiling a pencil eraser can be used.

• Do not clean with a wet cloth.

• Do not clean with abrasive

materials or solvents as these may damage the unit.

• Do not spray aerosol cleaners

onto the base or handset.

Extended periods of non-use

It is recommended that you:

• Disconnect the base unit from

both mains supply and telephone line.

• Remove the back-up battery from

the base unit and battery pack from the handset.

• When reconnecting, check that

the

CHARGING light on the base

unit is on. Recharge the handset battery for 24 hours.

Spare parts for your Freestyle 1200 are available from your BT shop or supplier, or you can contact us on Lo-call 0845 7697146 from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Maintenance

Guarantee

BT guarantees Freestyle 1200 for a year, provided that:

• The goods have only been used for their intended purpose, and have not been subjected to misuse, or been wilfully or accidentally damaged.

• The goods have not been tampered with or repaired by anyone other than BT, its staff or agents.

If you are having problems with your Freestyle 1200, read the ‘Help’ section on pages 37 to 40 of this user guide.

If you are still having problems, you can contact the BT product helpline on Lo-call 0845 7697146 where fully trained staff can help you from

9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to

Friday.

If the unit is faulty within the guarantee period, return it with proof of purchase to your supplier, for repair or replacement.

If the Freestyle 1200 needs repair outside the guarantee period, take the complete Freestyle 1200 to any BT shop for forwarding to the

repair department (there will be a carriage charge for this service).

Alternatively you can call the repair centres on

01325 304346 or

01672 564444 between 9.00am and

4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The terms of this guarantee do not affect your statutory rights.

Index

At a glance 1

Introduction 4

Emergency calls 4 Warnings 5, 7

Setting up 5

Aerial

Base unit 9

Handset 6 Back-up battery – fit in base unit 6 Battery low warning 8 Charging the handset 7 Mains power adaptor 7 Planning location 9 Telephone wall socket 6

Using Your Freestyle 1200 telephone

Base unit ringer volume 16 Channel seeker 11 Handset ringer volume 11 Intercom 14 Making a call 10 Memory

Change a stored number 13

Clear a stored number 13

Dial a stored number 13

Dial more than 20 digits 13 Quickdial directory label 12 Store a number 12

Store more than 20 digits 13 Pause 17 Pulse and Tone dialling 16 Recall button 17 Receiving a call 10 Redialling last number 11 Secrecy button 14 Speech volume 11 Telephone mode switch 16

Using Your Freestyle 1200 answering machine

Answer delay 26 Day and time 21

Setting 21 Checking 22

Mailboxes

Outgoing message 18 Playing messages/memos 23 Recording a memo 23

Memos

Deleting 25 Playing 23

Recording 23 Message alert 27 Message display 19

Index

Messages - Outgoing

Additional pre-set outgoing messages 21

Checking 20 Deleting 20 Listening to 20 Recording 20 Pre-set outgoing message 18

Operating from the handset 28

Delete messages 28 Play messages 28 Screening calls 26 Skip backward/forward

through messages 28 Resetting the answer machine 27 Screening and interceptingcalls 26 Switching on and off 22 Volume - adjusting 26

Remote access 29

Accessing the answer machine 30 Operating the answer machine 31 Security code 29

Changing 29

Checking 30

Setting 29 Switching answer functions on 30

BT Select Services 32

Call Return (1471) 32 Call Waiting 32 Other Select Services 33

Freestyle 90/130/1200 34 Additional Handsets

Basic use of additional handsets 36 Erasing a handset registration code 35 Registering your additional handset 34 Re-registering an additional handset 35 Setting the handset number 35 Transferring calls between handsets 36

Help 37

Telephone problems 37,38,39 Answering machine problems 40

Technical information 41

Call security 41 Connecting to a switchboard 43 Connection information 43 REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) 42 Safety advice 42 Transmission frequencies 42

Maintenance 44

Changing handset battery pack 44 Care of handset battery pack 45 General cleaning 45 Guarantee 46 Installing handset battery pack 44 Power failure 45

Wall mounting 49

• Drill two holes for the screws and

insert the wall plugs provided (if required).

• Drive the screws into the wall,

leaving about 5mm free on which to mount the phone.

• Make sure that the power supply

and the telephone cables are connected to the base unit, then fit the cables into the channels on the bottom of the base unit.

• Clip the bracket onto the base

unit as shown on the next page.

• Hook the bottom hole of the

bracket and the top hole on the back of the base unit over the screw heads.

Your Freestyle 1200 can be wallmounted by using the bracket provided.

Use the template on page 51 to mark where the screws should go into the wall.

Wall mounting

Spare parts for your Freestyle 1200 are available from your BT shop or supplier, or you can contact us on Lo-call 0845 7697146 between 9.00am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

WALL

10cm

Before you wall-mount your Freestyle 1200, check that:

• the wall can support the weight of

the base unit and handset;

• the position you choose leaves

sufficient space so that the base unit (which is larger than the bracket) is clear of any obstruction on the wall, such as a shelf or cupboard. Room should be left so that the handset can be placed on charge without touching any obstructions.

• leave enough room for the aerial to be fully extended when wall mounted.

Attach the bracket by hooking it over the screws protruding from the wall.

SQUEEZE INWARD

Wall mounting

TOP

Actual Size

Use top hole on back of base unit

Use lower hole on bracket

10cm

APPROVED for connection to

telecommunication systems specified

in the instructions for use subject to

the conditions set out in them

504388

CE compliant to 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) & 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive)

Offices in Europe, North America, Japan and Asia Pacific.

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.

TouchTone™ is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc in the UK.

© British Telecommunications plc 1998. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in China. Freestyle 1200 Issue 1 (05/98). Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Limited.

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