BT Freelance XD 510 User Manual

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User Guide

BT FREELANCE XD 510

BT Freelance XD 510 – Edition 04 – 02.08.04 – 6321

Welcome…

to your BT Freelance XD 510 Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine

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?

Section 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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4In 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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Setting up the answering machine		Additional handsets and bases
Base display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36		Make an internal call to
Switch answering machine on/off . . .37		another handset .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Base loudspeaker volume . . . .	. . . . .37	Transfer an external call to
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .38	another handset .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Outgoing messages . . . . . . . .	. . . . .39	3-way conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Record your own outgoing message . 40		Handset priority . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .	.55
Check your outgoing message .	. . . .41	Register a handset to another base .		.56
Select the outgoing message .	. . . . .42	De-register a handset from the base . 57
Re-instate the pre-recorded		Help		58
outgoing message	43		. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the answering machine		General information
		Safety		62
via the base			. . . . . . . . . . . . .
		Cleaning		63
Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45			. . . . . . . . . . . . .
		Technical information		64
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
		Switchboard compatibility . . . . . . . .65
Using the answering machine		Switchboard external line
via the handset		access code . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47		Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .49	Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49		Guarantee . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .50	R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Change the PIN code . . . . . . .	. . . . .50	Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . .		70
Operating the answering machine
remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .52

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6Getting started

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

1Plug 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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Preparing the handset			WARNING
			Never use non-rechargeable
1 Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied,			batteries. Only use the approved
			batteries. Using unapproved
taking note of the polarity markings inside the battery			batteries will invalidate your
compartment, then slide the battery compartment shut.			guarantee and may damage the
			telephone.
			The charging light will remain lit
			even when the batteries are fully
			charged.
			Battery charge levels

The display will show HANDSET 1, to show it is registered to the base.

2Place 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.

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		Connecting the chargers and charging the
	To keep the batteries in the best
			handsets
	condition, leave the handset off
	the base for a few hours at a	1	On each charger:
	time. Running the batteries right
	down at least once a week will
	help them last as long as possible.		Plug the mains power adaptor with the red connector
	Please note, that new NiMH		into the power socket on the underside of the charger
	batteries do not reach full
			and connect the other end to the mains power.
	capacity until they have been in
	normal use for several days.
	The charge capacity of
	rechargeable batteries
	with time as they wear
	reducing the talk/standby
	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	2	On each handset:
	charging time for the batteries is
	approximately 6-8 hours a day.		Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable					supplied,
	Batteries and case may become		taking note of the polarity					the battery
	warm during charging, this is
	normal.		compartment, then slide the				compartment shut.
	Under ideal conditions, the		The display will show the					e.g.
	handset batteries should give about
			HANDSET 2, to show it is					base.
	12 hours talk time or 150 hours
	standby on a single charge. (This	3 Place the handset on the					red charging
	does not mean you can unplug
	the base or leave it for this length		light comes on. You should let					charge
	of time without 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 0 and C until 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, 12.01pm.

1	Press	Menu	twice.
2	Press	0 . You will hear, “To set day and time press *, to

hear day and time press #”.

When you press	Me nu
	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	3 Press	. You will hear “Please enter new day and time
	default settings

Feature	Default
Outgoing message	OGM1
Security code	000
Audible message alert	OFF
Answer mode	ON
Answer delay	6 rings
Loudspeaker volume	5

after the tone”.

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

Secrecy

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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Handset buttons

Redial/Pause

To redial one of the 5 last numbers called.

Also used to enter a pause in a stored number.

Phonebook

Use to access the 50 names and numbers stored in the phonebook.

Delete/Secrecy

Use to delete incorrect digits and Calls list numbers.

Also used to mute your voice so the caller cannot hear you talk to someone close by.

Calls/Volume

Use to adjust the handset earpiece speech volume and handset and base ringer volume. Also used to access and scroll through the Calls list Use to scroll through the Quickdial

phonebook and redial list.

DigitalCl a r i t y

			Redial	Menu
			P
cre	cy
Se
Del			Vol
		ls
		l
		a
		C
			AB	D
1				EF
			2	3
			C
	G		J	M
				N
4		HI	KL	O
			5	6
	P	QR	T	WX
				YZ
7		S	UV	9
			8
				Conf

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.

Recall/Power	0
For use with a switchboard/PBX
and BT Calling Features.	Int
Also used to switch the handset	R
on or off.

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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12Getting to know your phone

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

Handset 1

	Displays the number of	EXT
		INT
	the handset at all times.
	See page 26 to change	HANDSET 1
	the name of your handset.

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

Icon	Steady	Flashing
EXT	External line in use	Incoming call
INT	Internal call	Internal call from another handset
	New call in Calls list*

EXT

INT

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 and memos.

Use to switch the audible message alert on or off.

Use to select your Answer and Record outgoing message.

Page

Press to page the handset(s).

Answer on/off

Switches the answering 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 handset is on the base.

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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 loudspeaker volume.

Page
		BT Freelance XD 510		Vol
	Ans.		Stop	Stop
O		Skip	Skip	To stop message
n	/Off

playback.

Del	Play
	Messages

Play

Lets you play and pause your messages.

Power/In Use light

Flashes when the handset is in use.

Secrecy

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Menu map

Press Del to go back to the previous menu level.

Secrecy

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

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
									Retype
			Priority			On
						Off
						Select			Base
									Handset 1.....5
			Dial Mode			Tone
						Pulse
			Recall			Recall 1
						Recall 2
			PABX			PBX1			PIN?
						PBX2			PIN?
						Pause			3 Sec
									5 Sec
			Default			PIN?

Continued over

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	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
	Register			Base 1.....4			PIN?

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Using the phone

Switching the handset on and off
1. Press and hold	R	to switch the handset off.
To switch on again, press and hold			R	again.

Making an external call

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

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.

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Secrecy

Press Del 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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Receiving calls

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.

When the phone rings the display will show CALL and the EXT icon will flash.

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

	Earpiece volume
Default setting is level 3.	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	Menu	.
2.	Press		until HANDSET is displayed and press			Me nu	.
3.	Press		until EAR VOL is displayed. and press			Me nu	.
4.	Press		or	button until you reach the required
	level, then press			Menu	.

5. Press and hold

Secrecy

Del

to return to standby.

Del

Secrecy

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Redial			If you have stored a name with
You can redial any of the 5 last numbers called.			the number in the phonebook,
			the name will be displayed instead.
Redial	or	to scroll through the redial list.
1. Press P then

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 MUTE and your caller cannot hear you.

2. Press

Secrecy

Del

again to resume your call.

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.

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20 Using the phone

Entering names:

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

Press 8 once for T.

Press 6 three times for O.

Wait for the cursor to move across.

Press 6 once for M.

Press 5 to delete an incorrect digit.

Press 1 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	Menu		until the display
	to enter the menu, then
shows PHONEBK and press		Menu
		.
	Menu

2. ADD is displayed, press .

3.	NAME? is displayed. Enter the name you want using the
	keypad, then press		Menu
			to confirm.
4.	NUMBER? is displayed. Enter the telephone number for
	the name then press		Menu
			to confirm.
5.	Press	Menu
		to continue storing names and numbers
			Secrecy	to return to
	in the phonebook, or press and hold 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,

Redial

press and hold P until a P is displayed.

Del

Secrecy

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Dial a number

1. Press	Quickdial	.

2. Use or to display the entry you want.

Or

To search alphabetically, press the relevant keypad number, e.g. for TOM, press 8 and scroll through the entries under T.

3. Press to dial a displayed entry.

Edit a name and number

1.	Press	Menu		to enter the menu.
2.	Press		. PHONEBK is displayed, press		Menu
					.
3.	Press		to scroll to MODIFY and press		Menu
					.
4.	Use	or		to find the name you want to edit and
	press	Menu	.

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

For help with entering names, see page 20.

Me

nu

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

Del

Secrecy

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7. Edit the number, using to delete any incorrect digits and the keypad to enter new digits.

Me

nu

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

9. Press and hold

Secrecy

Del

to return to standby.

Delete a name and number

1.	Press	Menu	to enter the menu.
2.	Press	. PHONEBK is displayed, press				Me nu
						.
3.	Press	to scroll to DELETE and press				Me nu
						.
4.	Use	or	to find the name for the entry you want
	to delete and press			Menu	.

Me

5. The number for the entry is displayed, press

CONFIRM? is displayed, press	Menu
	.

You hear a confirmation beep and the number deleted.

nu

.

is

6. Press and hold

Secrecy

Del

to return to standby.