BT Freelance XC 100 Twin User Manual

BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828

User

Guide

BT Freelance

XC 100 / 100 Twin

Digital Cordless Telephone

This product is not DECT

GAP compatible. It cannot

be registered to any other
DECT GAP telephone and

it is not possible to register

additional handsets.

This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls

when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for

access to emergency services.

This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched

telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.

Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’
guide to your BT Freelance XC 100

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Handset display

Displays the status
of your handset.

Talk button

Use to make, receive
and end calls.

Int button

Use to make an internal call
or to transfer a call to the
BT Freelance XC 100 additional
handset (feature only available
if you have purchased the
BT Freelance XC 100 Twin).

Recall button

For use with a switchboard/PBX

and some BT Select Services.

Also use to exit the Calls list.

Quickdial button

Use to store up to 10 numbers

that can then be dialled at the

touch of two buttons.

Keypad

Delete/Secrecy button

Use to delete digits entered

incorrectly and numbers in the

Calls list. Also used to mute a call

so the caller cannot hear you talk

to someone close by.

Calls list button

Press to enter the Calls list, to

view the last 10 calls/most recent

calls. Also use to scroll up and

down through the Calls list.

Volume button

In idle mode use to adjust
the handset ringer volume.

During a call, use to adjust
the earpiece speech volume.

Redial/Pause button

Press to redial the last number

called. Also, press to dial or

store a pause in a number.

At a glance

BT Freelance XC 100 Handset

Quickdial

Redial Volume

P

Del

Secrecy

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B

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Additionally if you have purchased the BT Freelance XC 100 Twin

Power/In use light

Green light comes on to

indicate mains power.

Flashes when the line is

in use.

Charging light

Red light comes on

when the batteries are

being recharged.

BT Freelance XC 100 Base

BT Freelance XC 100 Charger

Note

When batteries are fully charged the charging light will

remain lit.

Page button

Use to page a

handset(s).

Page

Power/
In Use

Charging

Quickdial

Del

Secrecy

1

G

H

I

4

P

Q

R

S

7

R Int.

Redial Volume

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A

B

C

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J

K

L

5

T

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M

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Quick guide to the handset
display icons

Batteries are charged

Batteries are exhausted and require charging

Batteries are being charged

Switches off when batteries are fully charged

Handset is in use

Flashes to indicate an external incoming call

Steady during an external call

Flashes to indicate an internal call

Indicates you are dialling or storing a
number in the Quickdial memory

Secrecy feature is switched on

Steady when viewing the Calls list

Flashes when a new call has been received
in the Calls list

Steady when handset is in range of the base

Flashes when the handset is out of range of
the base

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In this guide

At a glance 1

Introduction 6

Unpacking 7
For your records 8

Safety information 9

Setting up 11

Using the telephone 18

Making and receiving calls 18
Secrecy 20
Last number redial 20
Paging 21
Quickdial memory 22

Caller Display 24

Handset settings 26

Using the BT Freelance XC 100
Twin additional handset 27

Internal calls 27
Transferring calls 28

Help 29

General information 31

Guarantee 31
Technical information 32
Switchboard compatibility 32
Switchboard external line access code 33
Setting pauses 33
Recall 33

Index 34

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Introduction

Your BT Freelance XC 100 is designed for ease of use and
made to the high standards set by BT.

You can expect your BT Freelance XC 100 to provide many
years of quality service. Please read the instructions
carefully before use and keep this user guide for future
reference.

DECT

By purchasing the BT Freelance XC 100 you now own a
product which combines the advantages of cordless
operation with the performance of a high quality corded
telephone. It complies with the Digitally Enhanced
Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) standard and offers
unparalleled quality and features.

This user guide applies to both the BT Freelance XC 100
and BT Freelance XC 100 Twin telephones. Please note the
BT Freelance XC 100 range of telephones are non GAP
compatible. Please refer to page 27 for further information.

BT Freelance XC 100 handset

BT Freelance XC 100 base

Power supply for the base

(Item code 872260)

2 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH)

Telephone line cord

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Unpacking your BT Freelance XC 100
or BT Freelance XC 100 Twin

Check that your BT Freelance XC 100 is complete.
If anything is missing, please contact your place of
purchase immediately.

Page

Power/
In Use

Charging

BT Freelance XC 100 Twin additional handset

BT Freelance XC 100 Twin charger

Power supply for the charger

(Item code 003313)

2 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH)

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Additionally if you have purchased the BT Freelance XC 100 Twin:

For your records

Helpline

If you have problems with your phone, please call the BT

Freelance XC 100 Helpline on 08706 058 047.

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

(on the underside of the base)

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

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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
number for the base is 872260. The item number for the
charger is 003313 (only applicable if you have purchased
the BT Freelance 100 XC Twin).

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 Freelance XC 100 Helpline 08706 058 047.

Do not open the handset or base. This could expose you
to high voltages or other risks. Contact the helpline for
all repairs.

Radio signals transmitted between the handset and base
may cause interference to hearing aids.

It is recommended that advice from a qualified 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.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.

Safety information

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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.

Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces
which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing
free flow of air over its surfaces.

Do not submerge any part of your product in water and
do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such as in
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.

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Setting up

Follow these steps to set up your BT Freelance XC 100
ready for use.

Plan the location

Situate your product close enough to the telephone and
mains power supply sockets so that the cables will reach.

Make sure the product is at least 1 metre away from other
electrical products to avoid interference.

Do not place your BT Freelance XC 100 in the bathroom or
other humid areas.

1 Connect the power supply cable

Plug the power supply cable into the power socket
on your BT Freelance XC 100 base (Item number

872260). The power light on the base will
come on.

2

Plug the power supply adaptor into
the wall socket