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BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971

BT Freestyle 310

User Guide

BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971

Section

Welcome…

to your BT Freestyle 310 Digital Cordless Telephone

Directory lets you store up to 100 names and numbers for easy dialling.

The BT button provides quick access to a range of useful services, including SMS text messages, Calls list and BT Services such as Helpdesk and Directory Enquiries.

Send and receive SMS text messages.

Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores details of the last 30 callers in a Calls list. Caller Display requires subscription.

Expandable system. You can have up to 5 GAP compatible handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 310 base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a third is on an external call.

Change the wallpaper and colour of the screen on each handset.

Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions).

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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 Freestyle 310 please contact the Helpdesk on 0870 240 3962 or

email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com.

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

Section

Got everything?

BT Freestyle 310 handset

BT Freestyle 310 base

2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries (already fitted)

Mains power adaptor (item code 030648)

Telephone line cord

If you have purchased a

BT Freestyle 310 multiple pack you will also have the following items for each handset:

BT Freestyle 310 additional handset

BT Freestyle 310 charger

2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries (already fitted)

Mains power adaptor for charger (item code 030648)

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In this guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting started

 

To lock/unlock the keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

 

 

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Find handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

 

 

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Ringer on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

 

 

Setting up for multiple packs . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

Using the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

 

 

Getting to know your phone

 

Store an entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

 

 

 

Dial an entry

19

 

 

Handset buttons

9

 

 

Edit an entry

20

 

 

Base

10

 

 

Delete an entry

20

 

 

Handset display icons

11

 

 

Delete all entries

20

 

 

Navigating the menus

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handset menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

Calls list

 

 

 

Using the phone

 

View new calls list entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

 

 

 

Dial from the calls list

21

 

 

Switch the handset power on/off

14

 

 

View further call details

22

 

 

Make an external call

14

 

 

Save entry to the directory

22

 

 

Preparatory dialling

14

 

 

Delete a calls list entry

22

 

 

End a call

14

 

 

Delete entire calls list

23

 

 

Receive a call

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earpiece volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Info services

 

 

 

Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Open SMS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

 

 

Make a call handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Open calls list menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

 

 

Answer a call handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

Replace pre-stored numbers in the

 

 

 

Switch to handsfree during a call . . . . . . . . .

16

BT Services menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

 

 

Redial a number from the redial list . . . . . . .

16

Add additional entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

 

 

Copy a number from the redial list to

 

BT 118500 Directory Enquiries/Helpdesk . .

26

 

 

the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Call Divert on/off/check status . . . . . . . . . . .

26

 

 

Delete a redial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Call Waiting on/off/check status . . . . . . . . . .

27

 

 

Delete all redial numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Answer a call waiting call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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In this guide

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SMS text messages

 

Reset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . 41

 

Subscribe to the SMS service . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

Base settings

 

 

Send/save text messages

29

 

 

Ringer volume

42

 

Receiving and reading text messages

29

 

Ringer melody

42

 

Reply to a text message

30

 

Dial mode

43

 

Delete a text message

30

 

Recall mode

43

 

Call the sender’s phone number

31

 

PBX access

44

 

Save the sender’s number in the directory

31

 

Change PIN

44

 

Send/edit/delete text messages in

 

 

 

Reset settings

45

 

the outbox

31

 

Set the date and time

46

 

Message alert beep on/off

32

 

 

 

 

Add or change SMS Service Centre numbers . 33

Additional handset and bases

 

 

Select a Send Service Centre number . . . . . .

34

Registering additional handset . . . .

. . . . . . . 47

 

Handset settings

 

Select a base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 48

 

 

Deregister handset

48

 

Set wallpaper

35

 

Call another handset

49

 

Handset name

35

 

Transfer a call to another handset

49

 

Display contrast

36

 

Conference call

49

 

Menu colour

36

 

 

 

 

Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 51

 

Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37

General information

 

 

Ringer volume

37

 

 

Replacing the handset batteries

56

 

Key beeps

38

 

Connecting to a switchboard

56

 

Battery low

38

 

Safety

56

 

Out of range warning

39

 

Product disposal instructions

57

 

Set CallMe

39

 

Technical information

58

 

Switch CallMe off

40

 

Guarantee

58

 

Auto answer

40

 

 

 

 

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Getting started

 

 

 

Location

 

WARNING

You need to place your BT Freestyle 310 within 2 metres of

 

Do not place your BT Freestyle 310 in

the mains power socket and telephone socket so that the

 

the bathroom or other humid areas.

cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from

 

 

 

 

Handset range

other electrical appliances to avoid interference.

 

The BT Freestyle 310 has a range of up

 

 

to 300 metres outdoors when there is

Your BT Freestyle 310 works by sending radio signals between

 

a clear line of sight between the base

the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on

 

and handset.

 

where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures

 

Any obstruction between the base and

 

the best signal.

 

handset will reduce the range

 

significantly. With the base indoors

 

 

and handset either indoors or

 

 

outdoors, the range will normally be

Setting up

 

up to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can

 

 

severely affect the range.

1. Push the mains power cable into the socket on the underside

 

Signal strength

of the base and plug the other end of the adaptor into the

 

The

icon on your handset indicates

mains power wall socket and switch the power on.

 

when you are in range of the base.

 

 

If you begin to move out of range,

 

 

the

icon will flash and the handset

 

 

will beep.

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

Do not connect the telephone line

 

 

until the handset is fully charged.

 

 

Only use the power and telephone

 

 

cables supplied with the product.

 

 

The base station must be plugged into

 

 

the mains power socket at all times.

Mains power cable

 

 

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.

Battery low warning

 

Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

If the symbol flashes in the display

 

 

and you hear a warning beep every few

 

3. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 16 hours.

seconds, you will need to recharge the

 

handset before you can use it again.

 

When the handset is fully charged, the battery icon on the

 

During charging, the icon will scroll

 

display shows .

 

in the display.

 

4. After 16 hours charging, plug one end of the telephone line

Talk/Standby time

 

cord into the socket on the underside of the base and the

In ideal conditions, fully charged

 

other end into the telephone wall socket.

handset batteries should give up to

 

10 hours talk time or up to 100 hours

 

 

 

 

standby time on a single charge. The

 

 

base must remain plugged in to the

 

 

mains and switched on at all times.

 

 

Note that new batteries do not reach

 

 

full capacity until they have been in

 

 

normal use for several days.

 

 

Battery performance

 

 

To keep your batteries in the best

 

 

condition, leave the handset off the

 

Telephone line cord

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.

 

 

After charging your handset for the

 

Your BT Freestyle 310 is ready to use.

first time, subsequent charging time is

 

about 6–8 hours a day.

 

 

Batteries and handset may become

 

 

warm during charging. This is normal.

 

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Battery performance (continued)

The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, giving the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries are available from the BT Freestyle 310 Helpdesk on 0870 240 3962. For instructions on how to install new batteries, see page 56.

Further help

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpdesk on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

Setting up for multiple packs

If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 310 multiple pack, you will also need to follow the instructions shown below to prepare any additional handsets and chargers for use.

For each additional handset and charger:

1.Connect the power adaptor to the charger and switch on.

2.Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries and charge for at least 16 hours.

Your BT Freestyle 310 additional handset comes pre-registered to the base. The handset number will be shown on the display.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Getting to know your phone

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Handset buttons

Calls/Scroll up

From standby, press to open the calls list, page 21.

During a call, press to increase the earpiece or speaker volume, page 15.

Clr/Scroll left

During a call, press to switch secrecy on/off, page 15.

Handsfree

Press to switch calls to the loudspeaker, page 15.

Redial/Scroll down

From standby, press to open the redial list, page 16.

During a call, press to decrease the earpiece or speaker volume, page 15.

Talk

Press to make or receive calls, page 14.

/

Press and hold to switch the handset ringer on and off, page 18.

When entering text, switches between upper and lower case letters.

Option buttons

Press to select the options shown on the display above each button.

BT Services

Press to access SMS texts, Calls lists, and BT services, page 24.

Recall

For use with switchboards, page 43.

Directory/Scroll right

From standby, press to access the

directory, page 19.

End call/Handset off

Press to end a call, page 14.

Press and hold to switch handset off,

page 14.

Press to return to standby from a menu.

/#

Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad, page 18.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Base

Find

Press to ring the handset(s), to help you find it if it is missing, page 18.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Getting to know your phone

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Handset display icons

Handset name

Displayed in standby mode.

Date

Shows the date in day/month format.

Int

Range

Steady Indicates good connection

Flashing Connection to the base is poor or lost

Handsfree

The loudspeaker is switched on

In use

Steady A call is in progress

Flashing Incoming call

Handset ringer off

Handset number

Displayed in standby mode.

Time

Shows the time in hours and minutes.

Menu

Secrecy

Secrecy switched on. Your caller cannot hear you.

Keypad lock on

Battery level

Steady Shows current battery charge level Scrolling Handset battery is charging Flashing Battery charge is very low

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Handset

1

12.09

09:26

Int

Menu

Press the Menu option button, then use the navigation buttons.

Navigating the menus

Your BT Freestyle 310 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu leads to a list of options.

1.From the standby screen, press the Menu option button to open the main menu screen (shown on the next page), then use the navigation buttons to highlight the menu option you want. The currently selected menu is shown at the top of the screen, for example Info services.

2.Press the OK option button to open the highlighted menu or Back to return to the previous screen.

Once you have opened a menu, press the and buttons to scroll through the options displayed.

Use the and buttons to select the options displayed on the screen.

To exit or go back to the previous screen, press , or press the Back option (if available).

Press to return to standby.

If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the display will automatically revert to standby.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Getting to know your phone

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Handset menus

SMS messages

Write message Inbox

Outbox SMS settings

Handset tones

Ringer Warning tones

 

Info services (currently selected)

Handset display

 

SMS messages

Wallpaper

 

Calls list

Handset name

 

BT Services

Contrast

 

 

 

 

Colour options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backlight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings

Setup handset

Setup base

Date/Time

Register handset

Deregister handset

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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14 Using the phone

Call timer

Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls. The handset display shows the call duration both during and for a few seconds after your call.

Auto answer

If auto answer set to ON you can just pick the handset up off the base to answer a call. If auto answer is set to OFF, you will need to press .

Auto answer ON is the default setting.

Switch the handset power on/off

1.Press and hold then press Yes to confirm.

2.To switch handset back on, press and hold then press No to switch back on.

Make an external call

1. Press . The icon is displayed. Dial the telephone number.

Preparatory dialling

1.Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press Del to delete the last digit. Press to dial.

End a call

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

Receive a call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and the icon flashes in the display. If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the caller’s details will be displayed. See page 21 for more information.

1.If your handset is on the base, pick it up to answer the call. Or, if your handset is off the base, press .

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Using the phone

15

 

 

Earpiece volume

During a call, you can adjust the volume of the earpiece.

1.Press or to increase or decrease the volume. The display shows the volume level.

Secrecy

During a call, you can switch off the microphone so you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing.

1.During a call, press . The icon is displayed. Your caller cannot hear you.

2.Press again to resume your call.

Handsfree

Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker.

Make a call handsfree

1.Enter the number then press . The icon is displayed and you can hear your call being dialled over the loudspeaker.

2.Press to end the call.

During a handsfree call, press or to change the volume.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Answer a call handsfree

1.When the phone rings, press to answer your call and put your caller on the loudspeaker.

If the number is stored in the directory and a name/number match is found, the name will be displayed instead.

Switch to handsfree during a call

1.Press to toggle between the loudspeaker and the earpiece.

2.Press to end the call.

Redial

The last 20 telephone numbers called are saved to a redial list. You can then select any of the numbers to redial, delete or copy to the phonebook.

Redial a number from the redial list

1.Press . The last number called is displayed.

2.Scroll or through the redial list to the number you want to redial.

3.Press to dial.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Using the phone

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Copy a number from the redial list to the directory

1.Press . Scroll or through the redial list to the number you want to copy.

2.Press Opt and scroll to Save to dir. Press OK.

3.Enter the name then press Save.

4.Press to return to standby.

If the directory is already full, the display will show Directory full.

You will need to delete a number in the phonebook first, see page 20.

Delete a redial number

1.Press . Scroll or through the redial list to the number you want to delete.

2.Press Opt. Delete entry is highlighted.

3.Press OK then Yes to confirm.

4.Press to return to standby.

Delete all redial numbers

1.Press .

2.Press Opt and scroll to Delete list.

3.Press OK then Yes to confirm.

4.Press to return to standby.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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18 Using the phone

 

 

 

Keypad lock

 

 

 

 

You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally

 

 

 

while carrying it around.

 

 

 

To lock the keypad

 

The

icon will be displayed while

1.

Press and hold

. The display shows Keypad locked.

the keypad lock is ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To unlock the keypad

 

 

1.

Press and hold

again. The display will return to standby.

Find handset

You can locate a missing handset by making it ring.

1.Press on the base. All handsets registered to the base will ring.

2.Press again to stop the ringing. Or, press any button on the handset.

Ringer on/off

1.To turn the handset ringer off, press and hold . The icon will be displayed.

2.Press and hold to turn the ringer on again.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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