BT Freestyle 65 User Manual

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BT Freestyle 65 User Manual

Freestyle 65 User Guide ~ 5th Edition ~ 5th April ’02 ~ 3950

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

This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.

Freestyle

User

Combined Cordless

Guide

Answering Machine

 

 

 

Freestyle 65 User Guide ~ 5th Edition ~ 5th April ’02 ~ 3950

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

Freestyle 65

Freestyle 65 User Guide ~ 5th Edition ~ 5th April ’02 ~ 3950

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

Freestyle 65

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At a glance

Light

 

 

Indicates when the

 

 

handset rings, is in use

 

 

or, if the handset battery

 

 

needs recharging,

 

 

see page 8.

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Aerial

Should be extended to obtain the best signal and reception available, see page 7.

Talk button

Press to make or receive a call, see page 11.

Screen/Menu

and Secrecy/Music

on hold button

Allows you to access the answering machine menu, see page 28.

Allows you to hear a caller leaving a message. You can then choose to take the call or not, see page 31.

Also press to mute the call so your caller cannot hear you. You and your caller will hear music

while on hold, see page 12.

Directory button

Allows you to store and dial up to 10 numbers in the memory, see page 13.

M

e

nu

and see

.

number to enter

12.

Keypad

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Mains power socket

Telephone line cord socket

Only plug the telephone line cord into the wall socket when the handset has been charged for 24 hours, see page 8.

see page 26.

and Record

To

. Also allows you to

 

on or off, see page 19.

 

Page button

Press to page the handset, see page 15.

Page

Skip

Comes on to indicate charging when the handset is on the base.

Delete

Deletes recorded messages and memos, see page 26.

26.

forward

you skip through

messages and see page 26.

you to select your Answer Only outgoing message, see page 22.

Also allows you to set the ring delay, see page 19.

Message display LED

Indicates when the answering machine is on or off and when the power is on. See page 17.

Answer on/off

Volume

Switches the answering machine on and off,

the loudspeaker

see page 18. Also allows you to select your

see page 18.

outgoing message, see page 22 .

 

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Key features

Big buttons

Larger buttons designed for ease of use, especially for

those with poor eyesight, a disability or the elderly.

Add up to 3 additional handsets

Use up to 3 additional handsets with each base.

10 number directory

Allows you to store up to 10

of your most frequently used

numbers in the memory so they can be

easily dialled.

Screen

Screen/Menu/Music on hold

Menu

Allows you to hear a caller

leaving a message, so you can

 

 

then choose whether to take the call or not. You can mute a call and speak to someone else in the room without your caller hearing. You and your caller will hear music whilst on hold.

Digital answering machine

No tape to worry about. Up to a maximum of 13 minutes recording time, including your outgoing

message. Pre-recorded outgoing messages let you use your Freestyle 65 straight away with the option of recording your own outgoing message at any time.

Memo facility

 

Allows you to leave memo

NOTEPAD

messages for other users.

Fast forward playback

The Skip buttons allow quick and easy fast forwarding

during message playback.

Inductive Coupler

The Freestyle 65 is fitted with an Inductive Coupler to

improve the sound quality for people using Hearing Aids.

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In this guide

Note

There is a detailed INDEX at the end of this guide, see page 46.

At a glance

Key features

Introduction

Safety information

Setting up

Using your Freestyle 65

Making and receiving calls

Last number redial

Secrecy/Music on hold

Directory

Base ringer volume

Paging

Call Waiting

Setting up and personalising your answering machine

Message display on the base station

Answer delay

Audible message alert

Outgoing messages

Using the Freestyle 65 answering machine via the base unit

1Using the Freestyle 65

3

answering machine via

 

the handset

28

 

5

Remote access

32

 

6

Time Saver

33

7

Operating the answering

 

machine

33

11

Using Freestyle 6

 

11

Additional Handsets

35

12

Registering your handset

35

12

Transferring calls

37

13

General information

38

15

Guarantee

38

15

If you have to return your product

38

16

Technical information

39

 

 

Batteries

39

17

Call security

40

 

Switchboard compatibility

40

17

Switchboard access codes

40

18

Help and advice

42

19

Wall mounting

44

20

 

Handset hook

45

 

Index

46

25

Wall mounting template

48

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Introduction

Your Freestyle 65 is designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT.

You can expect your Freestyle 65 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

(on the underside of the base unit)

For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt.

Unpacking your

Freestyle 65

Check that your Freestyle 65 is complete. If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.

Freestyle 65 handset.

Freestyle 65 base unit.

Power supply unit.

Telephone line cord (pre-connected).

Wall plugs and mounting screws.

HELPLINE

If you have problems with your phone, call the Freestyle 65 Helpline on

08706 058 047.

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Safety information

General

Only use the power supply unit included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item number for the power supply unit is 872264.

For the handset use only approved rechargeable battery pack. Under no circumstances should nonrechargeable batteries be used. Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.

Radio signals transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to some hearing aids.

Do not dismantle the handset or base station. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline for repairs.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

Cleaning

Simply clean the handset and base station with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an antistatic wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

The product may heat up when the batteries are being recharged. This is normal. However, to avoid damage we recommend that you do not place the product on antique/veneered wood.

Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions.

There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord for the duration of the storm.

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Setting up

Follow these steps to set up your Freestyle 65 ready for use.

Plan the location

Situate your Freestyle 65 close enough to 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 products to avoid interference.

Do not situate the product in the bathroom or other humid areas.

Your Freestyle 65 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.

Your product can be wall mounted, for more information see page 44.

1 Handset aerial

Your Freestyle 65 handset uses a compact aerial which we recommend you pull out when on a call to obtain the best signal and reception available.

2Plug the power supply cord into the back of the base unit

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3Connect the base unit power supply to a power socket

The power supply unit must remain plugged in all the time.

Note

Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket until the handset is fully charged. This will prevent the risk of the phone being answered before the batteries are charged, which may prevent them from reaching maximum capacity.

4 Charge the handset

When you first use your Freestyle 65, the rechargeable battery in the handset needs charging for 24 hours.

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

The red CHARGING light will come on.

The charging light will remain constantly lit while the handset is placed on the base unit, even when the handset batteries are fully charged.

Note

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

If the handset battery is running low, the light on the handset will flash every 10-15 seconds.

If you are making a call and the handset battery is running low you will hear a warning tone every 10-15 seconds.

Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.

However, the charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time of the handset. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries can be obtained from the Helpline. Please see page 39 for instructions on how to install a new battery pack.

To get the longest possible life from your battery, leave the handset off the base unit for a few hours each day.

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5When the handset has been charged for 24 hours plug the other end of the line cord into the telephone wall socket

6 To set the day and time

The message counter on the base unit will flash between 0 and C until the day and time are set.

The day and time must be set using the Freestyle 65 handset.

Your Freestyle 65 automatically adds 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. You can change the day and time as required.

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Press the SCREEN/MENU

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button, on the Freestyle 65

Menu

handset. The main menu

 

announcements are

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Menu

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Menu

automatically announced through the handset earpiece when the SCREEN/MENU button is pressed.

Press the 0 button. The prompt will announce, “To set day and time press , to confirm day and time press #”.

(Please note that if you press the # button this allows you to check the day and time.)

Press the button. The prompt will announce, “Please enter new day and time after the tone”.

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

1 = Sun, 2 = Mon,

3 = Tues, 4 = Wed,

5 = Thur, 6 = Fri, 7 = Sat.

For example:

1 1415 = Sunday 2.15pm.

Or

5 0915 = Thursday 9.15am.

You will then hear your setting confirmed.

Press the SCREEN/MENU button to return the handset to standby.

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Note

If the day and time is entered incorrectly, the prompt will announce, “Incorrect, please set again”. Enter the correct setting within 15 seconds otherwise the handset will return to standby mode. If the day and time

is entered incorrectly three times the handset will return to standby.

Helpline

If you have any difficulties setting up your Freestyle 65 please call the Helpline on 08706 058 047.

Please see the table below for your Freestyle 65 default settings.

Freestyle 65 Default Settings Table

Feature

Default Setting

Day/Time Stamp

Sunday 12:01 pm

Answer Delay

Your answering

 

machine will answer

 

after 6 rings

Audible Message

OFF

Alert Tone

 

Outgoing Message

Answer and Record

Answer Mode

Base ringer level

Base loudspeaker volume

PIN code

Dialling mode

“Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment so please leave your message after the tone.”

ON

High

Level 5

000 Tone

If you wish to personalise your answering machine settings, for example record your own outgoing message etc, please see “Setting up and personalising your answering machine” beginning on page 17.

The Freestyle 65 answering machine will now be switched ON and set to its default settings so your Freestyle 65 is now ready for use.

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Using your Freestyle 65

Making and receiving calls

To make an external call

Press the buttons in the order shown:

Lift the handset off the base unit.

Press the TALK button.

The IN USE light on the base unit begins to flash and the light on the handset comes on.

Listen for the dialling tone. Dial the number you want.

To end a call

Press the TALK button.

Or

Replace the handset on the base unit.

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 unit then the handset light will flash, press the TALK button to answer the call.

Note

The handset range is up to 250 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. Move closer to the base unit.

If you do not move back into range your call may be disconnected. Your Freestyle 65 automatically scans the available radio channels and selects the one with the best quality reception.

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Note

Secrecy/Music on hold

Your Freestyle 65 handset uses a compact aerial which should be pulled out when on a call to obtain the best signal and reception available.

Note

An Inductive Coupler has been built into the handset to improve sound quality for people using hearing aids. Switch your hearing aid to T and adjust the position of the handset until you get the best reception.

Last number redial

Your Freestyle 65 stores the last number called which enables quick and easy redialling. A redial number can be no longer than 32 digits.

To redial the last number called

Press the TALK button and wait for the dialling tone.

Press the REDIAL button. The number is dialled automatically.

When on a call you can talk to someone in the same room, without your caller hearing.

To switch Secrecy on and off

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During a call press and release

 

 

Menu

the SCREEN/MENU button.

 

Your caller will be put on hold and both you and the caller will hear music until the

SCREEN/MENU button is pressed again.

The handset light will flash.

You can now talk to someone in the room without your caller hearing you.

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Press and release the

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SCREEN/MENU button again

Menu

to return to your caller.

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Directory

You can store used telephone directory. Please can be no longer

You can mix dialling as dial the area directory and number

To store a number in the directory

Press the DIRECTORY button.

Enter the location number 0-9 between 0 and 9, under which

you want to store the number.

Enter the telephone number you want to store.

Press the DIRECTORY button to confirm.

You will hear a confirmation tone.

To insert a pause in a directory number

With some switchboards, after dialling the access code you may have to wait for a moment while the switchboard picks up an outside line.

If so, press the REDIAL button to insert a pause after entering the switchboard (PBX) access number and before entering the telephone number.

Note

numbers can include

that

as

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Note

There is a directory label included on the reverse side of your handset. You can use this to keep a record of which location number you have used for each telephone number.

Remove the battery cover by pressing down on top of the lid and slide the cover off.

To remove the directory label from inside the battery cover lid, push up the directory

with your as shown.

To dial a number in the directory

Press the TALK button.

Press the DIRECTORY button.

Enter the location number 0-9 between 0 and 9, under which

the number is stored.

The number is dialled automatically.

To delete stored numbers

Press the DIRECTORY button.

Enter the location number, 0-9 from 0 to 9, that you want to

delete.

Press the DIRECTORY button.

The stored number has been deleted.

Alternatively:

Any existing number stored in the directory can be overwritten by entering a new number under the same location. Simply follow the

steps under the storing numbers sections previously shown.

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