BT Freestyle 1025 User Manual

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Freestyle 1025

Combined Cordless Telephone & Digital Answering Machine

User Guide

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

Key features

Digital answer machine

No tape to worry about. Up to a maximum of 14 minutes recording time including your outgoing message. Pre-recorded outgoing messages let you use your Freestyle 1025 straight away with the option of recording your own outgoing message at any time.

Control of the answer machine through the handset

You can use the handset to operate all the functions of the answer machine, including message playback and recording a new outgoing message.

Additional handsets

Up to 3 additional handsets can be added to your Freestyle 1025.

200-metre range*

Your Freestyle 1025 gives you extra freedom around the home with a handset range of up to 200 metres from the base.

*In ideal conditions.

10-number Quickdial memory

Store up to 10 of your most frequently dialled or most important numbers in the memory and dial them by pressing just 2 buttons.

Call screening through the handset

When the answer machine is switched on, you can use the handset to listen to the caller leaving a message.

Either cut in to take the call in person or let your Freestyle 1025 continue recording the message.

3 ringer melodies

You can use your handset to hear and choose between three different ringer melodies for your Freestyle 1025.

8-channel auto-frequency (31-39Mhz)

8 channels and a new frequency range of signals between the handset and base greatly reduce the chance of any interference from another phone.

Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1025.

Please open this page for a ‘further at a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1025.

BT Freestyle 1025 User Manual

At a glance

Talk

Press to get a dialling tone or answer a call when the handset is off the base, and to end a call.

See page 8

Volume

Adjusts the handset ringer volume and earpiece speech volume.

See page 11

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Recall is for use with some BT Select Services and when connected

to a switchboard. Volume

See page 12

Quickdial

Allows you to store and dial up to 10 numbers in the memory.

See page 9

1471

Press to hear the date, time and number (if available), of your last caller.

See page 12

Secrecy

When pressed, it stops the caller hearing you.

See page 9

Battery-charging contacts

Place the handset face down on the base to charge the batteries.

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Aerial

Does not extend.

See page 5

In Use / Battery Low

Comes on when the handset is in use or, if the handset is on standby, to indicate the battery needs recharging.

See page 6

Channel

Press to change the channel if there is interference on your call. Your Freestyle 1025 will automatically seek the clearest channel.

See page 9

Keypad

Redial

Redials the last number called.

See page 8

Also used to insert a pause when dialling a number or storing a number in the Quickdial memory.

See page 13

Screen/Menu

Allows you to access the answer machine menu.

See page 21

Also allows you to hear a caller leaving a message through your handset. You can then choose to take the call or not.

See page 23

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Volume

Adjusts the loudspeaker volume.

See page 17

Page

Press to page the handset.

See page 13

Skip

Lets you skip backward and forward through your memos and messages.

See page 18

Also allows you to adjust the answer delay settings see page 19, and to turn the message alert on and off, see page 20.

Answer On/Off

Switches the answering machine on and off.

See page 15

Battery-charging contacts

Base unit aerial

Extend fully for best reception.

See page 7

Freestyle 1025

Volume

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Messages

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In use

Charging

Skip Stop Skip

Answer

Play

on off

Pause

 

Stop

To adjust the base station ringer volume.

See page 11

Stop messages being played.

See page 16

Delete

Deletes recorded messages and memos.

See pages 18/19

LEDs

CHARGING – comes on when the handset battery is being charged.

IN USE – comes on when the line is in use.

Play/Pause

Lets you play – and pause playback – of your messages.

See page 18

In this guide

At a glance

1

Introduction

4

Setting up

5

Using your Freestyle 1025

 

telephone

8

Making and receiving calls

8

Using the Quickdial to store and

 

dial numbers

9

Call return (1471)

12

Call waiting

12

Using your Freestyle 1025

 

answering machine

14

Message display on the base station

14

Setting up your answer machine

15

Incoming messages

17

Using your answering machine from

 

the base station

18

Answer delay

19

Message alert

20

Using your answering machine from

 

the cordless handset

20

Security code

23

Call screening

23

Memos

24

Remote access

25

Control your answering machine from

 

another phone using a TouchToneTM

 

keypad

25

Operating the answering machine

26

 

 

Freestyle 90/130/1025/1200

 

Additional handsets

27

Registering your handset

27

Basic use of additional Freestyle

 

handsets

29

Transferring calls between handsets

29

Help

30

Technical information

34

Maintenance

36

Wall mounting

38

Wall-mounting template

39

Index

40

 

 

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Introduction

Your Freestyle 1025 is designed for ease of use and made to the high

standards set by BT

Thank you for making the right choice. You can expect your Freestyle 1025 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.

Unpacking your Freestyle 1025

Check that your Freestyle 1025 is complete. When you unpack you should have:

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

(on the underside of the base unit)

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 or 112.

As the Freestyle 1025 is a mains-powered 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.

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including rechargeable

 

 

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Mains power lead with attached 13 amp adaptor plug

Wall-mounting bracket, 2 screws and wall plugs for wall mounting

Customer Helpline

If you have problems with your phone, call the Freestyle 1025 Helpline Service on 0845 769 7146.

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Setting up

Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 1025 ready for use

1 Handset aerial

3

Plug the mains adaptor cord into the

 

 

back of the base unit

To prevent the cable being pulled out byaccident, route it through the channel on the

underside of the base.

PHONE LINE

12V AC

Your Freestyle 1025 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out.

2 Check your telephone socket

If you do not have a modern-style telephone socket, call Freefone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT engineer to come and fit the correct socket.

This is a chargeable service.

Electrical storm warning

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

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.

UP SETTING

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SETTING UP

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Plug the 3 pin adaptor into the

mains power socket and switch on

Your Freestyle 1025 begins the set-up procedure which takes a few seconds.

The message counter flashes.

The pre-set outgoing message is ready to use.

The answer delay is set to 6 rings.

The answering machine is switched to ON.

The loudspeaker volume is set to level 5 (from a range of 0-H).

The machine announces the answer delay setting: “Calls will be answered after 6 rings”.

Mains power adaptor

The Freestyle 1025 must only be used with the adaptor supplied.

Using any other adaptor will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus.

The CHARGING light remains on until the handset is removed from the base unit.

When fully charged and in good condition, the handset batteries will provide up to 7 hours continuous talk time or 72 hours standby.

If the batteries are running low, the

BATT LOW light will flash.

In Use Battery

Low

If you are making a call and the batteries are running low, the handset will beep every 10-15 seconds and you have about 2 minutes before the call is cut off.

Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.

Charge the handset battery for at 5 least 24 hours

When you first use your Freestyle 1025, the rechargeable batteries in the handset need charging for 24 hours.

Place the handset on the base unit face down, ensuring the contacts are touching.

The CHARGING light on the base unit comes ON.

After the handset has been charged for 24 hours, your phone is ready for use.

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

Battery Care

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

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Plug your Freestyle 1025 into the 6 phone socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fully extend the telescopic aerial

on the base unit

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.

To plan the location of the 8 base unit

Your Freestyle 1025 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 1025 can be wall-mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied; see pages 38-39.

Your Freestyle 1025 is now ready for use

UP SETTING

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USING YOUR PHONE

Using your Freestyle1025 telephone

Making and receiving calls

The handset range is up to 200 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 cut off.

To make a call

Press buttons in order shown

Lift the handset off the base.

Press the TALK button. The handset IN USE light comes on. The base unit light comes on. Listen for dial tone.

Dial the number.

To end a call

Press the TALK button.

Or

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.

Or

If your handset is off the base, press the TALK button to answer the call.

To redial the last number

You can redial a number of up to 32 digits long.

Press the TALK button. You hear the dialling tone.

Redial Press the REDIAL button. The last number you called is redialled.

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To ensure the best sound quality

Your Freestyle 1025 automatically scans available radio channels between the handset and base for the best quality signal. However, if you hear noise or interference during your call:

 

Press the CHANNEL button.

Channel

Your Freestyle 1025 will select a new

 

 

channel for you.

If you go out of range

Your Freestyle 1025 has a range of 200 metres in ideal conditions.

However, if you go out of range during a call, you will hear a series of beeps, Move closer to the base to re-establish the signal.

Using the Secrecy button

You can prevent your caller from hearing you while you talk to someone else close by.

Secrecy Press and release the SECRECY button. The IN USE light flashes and you will hear an audible tone every 8 seconds.

To return to your caller, press and release the SECRECY button.

Using the Quickdial to store and dial numbers

Your Freestyle 1025 handset can store up to

10 separate phone numbers, each up to 20 digits long. You can then dial each number by pressing just 2 buttons.

To store a number in the memory

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button. You hear

a beep and the handset IN USE light

 

 

will flash.

0 9

Press one of the 0-9 buttons to set the

location code under which your phone

 

 

number will be stored.

DIAL

Dial the number you want to store.

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button. You hear

 

a confirmation beep. The number is

 

stored.

 

Repeat these steps for any other

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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 those for

 

switchboard and network services

 

that use the and # buttons as well as

 

the PAUSE and RECALL functions.

PHONE YOUR USING

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USING YOUR PHONE

To dial a stored number

Press buttons in order shown

Press the TALK button.

Quickdial Press the QUICKDIAL button.

0 9

Press the 0-9 location code under

which the number you want is stored.

 

 

The number is dialled automatically.

To store an engaged number in

the memory

 

If you ring a number that was engaged

 

you can put it in the Quickdial memory.

Quickdial

Press QUICKDIAL you hear a beep.

0 9

Store memory location 0-9.

Redial

Press REDIAL.

Quickdial

Press QUICKDIAL.

 

 

The number is now stored in the

 

memory.

Did you know?

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.

On the back of your handset is a label for you to record the names of the contacts stored under the quickdial memory buttons.

 

 

 

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To store a number of more than 20 digits

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button.

0 9

Press one of the 0-9 buttons to set the

 

location code under which your phone

 

number will be stored.

DIAL

Dial the first 20 digits.

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button. You hear

 

a confirmation beep. The number is

 

stored.

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button again.

0 9

Press a different 0-9 button to select a

second location code under which to

 

 

store the remaining digits.

DIAL

Dial the remaining digits.

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button. You hear

 

a confirmation beep. The rest of the

 

number is stored.

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To dial a stored number of more than 20 digits

 

 

Press the TALK button.

 

 

 

 

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button, then the

0 9

first 0-9 location code number. The

number begins dialling automatically.

 

 

Quickdial

When the first part of the number has

 

 

been dialled, press the QUICKDIAL

0 9

button again, then the second 0-9

 

 

location code number. The rest of the

 

 

number is dialled.

To adjust the incoming speech volume

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

Press the VOLUME button to increase Volume or decrease the speech volume.

To adjust the handset ringer volume

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

Press the VOLUME button to increase Volume or decrease the handset ringer volume.

The Freestyle 1025 has 3 settings: High, Low and Off.

To set the volume to Off, press and hold the VOLUME button until you hear a confirmation beep.

To adjust the handset ringer melody

Quickdial

Volume

1 3

Press and release the QUICKDIAL button.

Press and release the VOLUME button.

Press either the 1, 2 or 3 button to select the melody required – you will hear the melody selected when pressed.

Quickdial Press the QUICKDIAL button to confirm the setting. You will hear a confirmation beep.

NOTE

The VOLUME button must be pressed within

3 seconds or the Freestyle 1025 will return to standby.

To adjust the base station ringer volume

Stop

Volume

Volume

Your Freestyle 1025 has a volume range of 0-H (0 = Off, H = High).

Press the STOP button for 1 second.

You hear a confirmation beep. Display shows current level.

Press VOL + to increase the volume.

Press VOL to decrease the volume.

As you press, a beep sounds at the level you are selecting.

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