BT Freelance XD 510 User Manual

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User Guide

BT FREELANCE XD 510

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Welcome…

to your BT Freelance XD 510 Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine

12 minutes digital recording time.

Access your messages from any other modern telephone.

The 50 name and number directory makes it simple to store and dial your most frequently used numbers.

Use Caller Display and the 20 numbers Calls list to see who is calling before you pick up the phone and keep track of incoming calls.

Redial any of the last 5 numbers dialled from the redial list.

As a Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telephony (DECT) product, your BT Freelance XD 510 provides digital quality call clarity.

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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 Freelance XD 510 please contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047.

Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.

Got everything?

BT Freelance XD 510 handset

BT Freelance XD 510 base

2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries

Mains power adaptor (Item code 005391)

Telephone line cord

Belt clip

In addition

If you have purchased a BT Freelance XD 510 multiple pack you will have the following for each additional handset:

BT Freelance XD 510 additional handset

BT Freelance XD 510 charger

2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries

Mains power adaptor (Item code 021299)

Belt clip

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In this guide

Getting started

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

Connecting the base . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Preparing the handset. . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the chargers and

charging the handsets . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting to the telephone line . . .9

Setting the day and time . . . . . . . . .9

Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Handset display icons. . . . . . . . . . . .12

Base buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Menu map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the phone

Switching the handset on and off. . . .17

Making an external call. . . . . . . . . . .17

Preparatory dialling. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

End a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Receiving calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Earpiece volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Secrecy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

50 Name and number phonebook. . .19

Store a name and number. . . . . . . . .20

Enter a pause in a number. . . . . . . . .20

Dial a number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Edit a name and number. . . . . . . . . .21

Delete a name and number. . . . . . . .22

Paging handsets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Handset settings

Keypad beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . .24

Handset ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . .25

Auto-talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Handset language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Base settings

Base ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Base ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Select a base to use . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Change the base PIN . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Handset and base reset . . . . . . . . . .30

Caller Display and the Calls list

Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To view or call a Calls list . . . . . . . . .32

To delete a Calls list number . . . . . . .33

Delete all Calls list numbers . . . . . . .34

Store a Calls list number to

the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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5In this guide

Setting up the answering machine

Base display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Switch answering machine on/off . . .37

Base loudspeaker volume . . . . . . . . .37

Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Record your own outgoing message . 40

Check your outgoing message . . . . .41

Select the outgoing message . . . . . .42

Re-instate the pre-recorded

outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using the answering machine via the base

Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Using the answering machine via the handset

Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Change the PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Operating the answering machine

remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Additional handsets and bases

Make an internal call to

another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Transfer an external call to

another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

3-way conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

General information

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Switchboard compatibility . . . . . . . .65

Switchboard external line

access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . .70

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Getting started6

WARNING

Do not place your BT Freelance XD 510 in the bathroom or other humid areas.

Handset range

The BT Freelance XD 510 has a range of 300m outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and the handset. When there is no clear line of sight between the handset and the base, e.g. the base is indoors and the handset is either indoors or outdoors, the range could be reduced to 50m. Thick stone walls will severely affect the range.

Signal Strength

The icon on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the base.

When it flashes and you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and will need to move closer to the base.

IMPORTANT

Do not connect the telephone line until your handset is fully charged.

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

Location

You need to place your BT Freelance XD510 within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.

Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.

Your BT Freelance XD 510 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.

Connecting the base

1 Plug the jack of the mains power adaptor into the

power socket on the back of the base and connect the other end to the mains power. The green Power/In Use light comes on.

Which socket?

Power socket

Telephone line socket

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7Getting started

Preparing the handset

1 Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied,

taking note of the polarity markings inside the battery compartment, then slide the battery compartment shut.

The display will show

HANDSET 1

, to show it is

registered to the base.

2 Place the handset on the base to charge. You will hear

a long beep and the red charging light on the base will come on. You should let the batteries charge continuously for at least 16 hours.

For BT Freelance XD 510 multiple pack owners only:

Location

You need to place your BT Freelance XD 510 chargers within reach of a mains power socket.

WARNING

Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Only use the approved batteries. Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.

The charging light will remain lit even when the batteries are fully charged.

Battery charge levels

Battery low warning

If the icon is displayed and you hear a warning beep every 1 minute during a call, you will need to recharge your handset before you can use it.

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Battery performance

To keep the 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. Please note, that new NiMH batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days.

The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, thus reducing the talk/standby time. Eventually they will need replacing. New batteries are available from the BT Freelance XD 510 Helpline on 0870 605 8047.

After charging your handset for the first time, subsequent charging time for the batteries is approximately 6-8 hours a day. Batteries and case may become warm during charging, this is normal.

Under ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give about 12 hours talk time or 150 hours standby on a single charge. (This does not mean you can unplug the base or leave it for this length of time without charge.)

Connecting the chargers and charging the handsets

1 On each charger:

Plug the mains power adaptor with the red connector into the power socket on the underside of the charger and connect the other end to the mains power.

2 On each handset:

Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied, taking note of the polarity markings inside the battery compartment, then slide the battery compartment shut.

The display will show the handset number, e.g.

HANDSET 2

, to show it is registered to the base.

3 Place the handset on the charger. The red charging

light comes on. You should let the batteries charge continuously for at least 16 hours.

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Connecting to the telephone line

Plug the telephone line cord into the socket on the underside of the base and connect the other end to the telephone wall socket.

Setting the day and time

The message counter on the base unit will flash

between

and Cuntil the day and time are set.

You must set the day and time on your main handset,

HANDSET 1

Once you set the day and time, your BT Freelance XD 510 will automatically add the day and time to all messages and memos received. When you first switch the power on, the clock is set to

Sunday, 12.0 1 pm

1 Press twice.

2 Press . You will hear, “To set day and time press *, to

hear day and time press #”.

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When you press twice, the main menu options are automatically announced through the handset earpiece.

Checking the day and time

Press to check the day and time.

Day setting

1 = Sun, 2 = Mon through to 7 = Sat.

Time setting

1415 = 2.15pm or 0915 = 9.15am

If you enter the day and time incorrectly, you will hear,

“Incorrect, please set again”. If no button is pressed for 15 seconds, or if you enter the day and time incorrectly three times, the handset will return to standby.

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Answering machine default settings

Feature Default

Outgoing message OGM1

Security code 000

Audible message alert OFF

Answer mode ON

Answer delay 6 rings

Loudspeaker volume 5

3 Press . You will hear “Please enter new day and time

after the tone”.

After the tone enter the day, followed by the time using the 24 hour clock.

4. You will then hear your setting confirmed. Press

Del

twice to return to standby.

Your BT Freelance XD 510 is ready for use and the answering machine is switched on ready to record any new messages.

Attach the belt clip (optional)

Fit the belt clip onto the back of the handset

slot

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Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons

To redial one of the 5 last

Also used to enter a pause in a

Use to access the 50 names

Use to delete incorrect digits and

Also used to mute your voice so

the caller cannot hear you talk to

Use to adjust the handset

earpiece speech volume and

handset and base ringer volume.

Also used to access and scroll

Use to scroll through the Quickdial

phonebook and redial list.

For use with a switchboard/PBX

and BT Calling Features.

Also used to switch the handset

Redial/Pause

numbers called.

stored number.

Phonebook

and numbers stored in

the phonebook.

Delete/Secrecy

Calls list numbers.

someone close by.

Calls/Volume

through the Calls list

Recall/Power

on or off.

Del

Vol

Int

In Use light

Indicates when the phone is ringing or in use.

Handset display

Display shows you the name and number you have dialled and status of the handset.

Menu/Tick

Use to access and select the options in the menu. Use to confirm selections.

Talk

Use to make, receive and end calls.

Keypad

Conference

Allows you to hold a three-way conversation.

Internal

To make internal calls between handsets registered to the base and to transfer an external call to an another handset.

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Getting to know your phone

Sample standby screen – These are where the handset icons will appear.

Displays the number of

the handset at all times.

See page 26 to change

the name of your handset.

Handset 1

EXT

INT

HANDSET 1

Idle screen

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

Icon Steady Flashing

EXT

INT

EXT

INT

External line in use Incoming call

Internal call Internal call from another handset

New call in Calls list*

3 way conversation in progress

Battery exhausted

Battery weak

Battery half-full

Battery full

Phonebook

Menu in use

Handset linked to base Out of range or searching for base

* For these features to work, you must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service.

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Base buttons

Skip backward

Lets you skip backwards

through your messages

Use to switch the audible

message alert on or off.

Switches the answering

handset is on the base.

and memos.

Use to select your Answer and Record outgoing message.

Press to page the

Page

handset(s).

Answer on/off

machine on and off.

Use to select your outgoing message.

Delete

Deletes recorded

messages and memos.

Charging light

Comes on to indicate

charging when the

Page

Ans.

Del Play

Stop

SkipSkip

Messages

Getting to know your phone

Skip forward

Lets you skip forward through your messages and memos. Use to set the answer delay. Use to select your Answer Only outgoing message.

Volume + -

Use to adjust the

Vol

loudspeaker volume.

Stop

To stop message playback.

Play

Lets you play and pause your messages.

Power/In Use light

Flashes when the handset is in use.

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Getting to know your phone

Menu map

Del

Press to go back to the previous menu level.

Press and hold at any time to return to the standby display.

Del

After 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed the handset will automatically return to standby.

TAM menu TAM menu (Flashes on display)

This is a handset See page 47 ‘Using the Freelance XD 510 announcement menu answering machine via the handset’

Phonebook Add

Delete

Modify

Continued over

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Setup Base Vol Volume 1.....5

Vol Off

Base Mel Melody 1.....5

Sel Base Base 1.....4

Auto

Del HS PIN? Handset 1.....5

Pin Code PIN? New PIN

Priority On

Off

Select Base

Dial Mode Tone

Pulse

Recall Recall 1

Recall 2

PABX PBX1 PIN?

PBX2 PIN?

Pause 3 Sec

Default PIN?

Getting to know your phone

Retype

Handset 1.....5

5 Sec

Continued over

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Getting to know your phone

Handset Beep Keytone On or Off

Low Batt On or Off

Outrange On or Off

Ring Vol Volume 1.....5

Vol Off

Ear Vol Ear Vol 1.....5

Int Mel Melody 1.....5

Ext Mel Melody 1.....5

Auto Ans On

Off

Name

Language English

Francais

Deutsch

Nederl

Italiano

Espanol

Portuges

Norsk

Dansk

Svenska

Suomi

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Switching the handset on and off

1. Press and hold to switch the handset off.

To switch on again, press and hold again.

Making an external call

1. Press . When you hear the dial tone enter the number you want. The display shows the

Preparatory dialling

1. Enter the number first. The number is shown in the display.

2. Press to dial.

End a call

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

EXT

icon.

Del

Press to delete any incorrect digits.

Call timer

Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls.

The call duration is displayed both during your call and for a few seconds after it is complete

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Del

Using the phone

Receiving calls with Caller Display

If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, the number (and name if stored in the phonebook) will be displayed.

Default setting is level 3.

Receiving calls

CALL

When the phone rings the display will show

EXT

the

icon will flash.

and

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

Earpiece volume

There are 5 volume levels you can select from.

During a call:

1. Press or until you reach the required level.

In idle mode:

1. Press .

2. Press until

3. Press until

HANDSET

EAR VOL

is displayed and press .

is displayed. and press .

4. Press or button until you reach the required level, then press .

5. Press and hold to return to standby.

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Redial

You can redial any of the 5 last numbers called.

1. Press then or to scroll through the redial list.

2. Press to dial a displayed number.

Secrecy

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

1. During a call, press . The display shows

Del

MUTE

and

your caller cannot hear you.

2. Press again to resume your call.

Del

50 Name and number Phonebook

On each handset, you can store up to 50 of your most frequently used names and numbers in the Phonebook for quick dialling. Stored numbers can be up to 20 digits and names up to 8 characters.

Using the phone

If you have stored a name with the number in the phonebook, the name will be displayed instead.

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Using the phone

Entering names:

Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store the name TOM:

Press once for T.

Press three times for O.

Wait for the cursor to move across.

Press once for M.

Press to delete an incorrect digit.

Press once to insert a space, twice for a - (hyphen), or three times for the number 1.

Names can be a maximum of 8 characters.

Store a name and number

1. Press to enter the menu, then until the display

PHONEBK

shows

ADD

is displayed, press .

NAME?

is displayed. Enter the name you want using the

and press .

keypad, then press to confirm.

NUMBER?

is displayed. Enter the telephone number for

the name then press to confirm.

5. Press to continue storing names and numbers in the phonebook, or press and hold to return to

Del

standby.

Enter a pause in a number

You may want to enter a pause when storing international numbers, charge card numbers or if you are connected to a switchboard. (For more information on switchboard use, see page 65.)

1. When storing a number, where you require a pause, press and hold until a

is displayed.

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Del

Dial a number

1. Press .

2. Use or to display the entry you want.

To search alphabetically, press the relevant keypad number, e.g. for TOM, press and scroll through

the entries under

3. Press to dial a displayed entry.

Edit a name and number

1. Press to enter the menu.

2. Press .

3. Press to scroll to

PHONEBK

is displayed, press .

MODIFY

and press .

4. Use or to find the name you want to edit and press .

5. Edit the name, using to delete any incorrect letters and the keypad to enter new letters.

6. Press to store the new name. You will hear a confirmation beep and the number will be displayed.

Using the phone

For help with entering names, see page 20.

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Del

Using the phone

7. Edit the number, using to delete any incorrect

Del

digits and the keypad to enter new digits.

8. Press to store the new number. You will hear a

confirmation beep.

9. Press and hold to return to standby.

Del

Delete a name and number

1. Press to enter the menu.

2. Press .

3. Press to scroll to

PHONEBK

is displayed, press .

DELETE

and press .

4. Use or to find the name for the entry you want to delete and press .

5. The number for the entry is displayed, press .

CONFIRM?

is displayed, press . You hear a confirmation beep and the number is deleted.

6. Press and hold to return to standby.

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