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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.
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At a glance
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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.
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number to enter
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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.
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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.
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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, |
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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 |
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Screen |
Screen/Menu/Music on hold |
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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
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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
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Remote access |
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Time Saver |
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Additional Handsets |
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Registering your handset |
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Transferring calls |
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General information |
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Batteries |
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Call security |
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Switchboard compatibility |
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Switchboard access codes |
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Help and advice |
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Index |
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Wall mounting template |
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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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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
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Day/Time Stamp |
Sunday 12:01 pm |
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Answer Delay |
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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.
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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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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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