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
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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.
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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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Open SMS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Call Divert on/off/check status . . . . . . . . . . . |
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If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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Do not place your BT Freestyle 310 in |
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other electrical appliances to avoid interference. |
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1. Push the mains power cable into the socket on the underside |
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Do not connect the telephone line |
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Only use the power and telephone |
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The base station must be plugged into |
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the mains power socket at all times. |
Mains power cable |
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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 |
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If the symbol flashes in the display |
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seconds, you will need to recharge the |
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4. After 16 hours charging, plug one end of the telephone line |
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standby time on a single charge. The |
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normal use for several days. |
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least once a week will help them last as |
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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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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.
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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.
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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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10Getting to know your phone
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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Handset display icons
Handset name
Displayed in standby mode.
Date
Shows the date in day/month format.
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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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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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SMS messages
Write message Inbox
Outbox SMS settings
Handset tones
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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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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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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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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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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