BT Freestyle 1025 User Manual

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.

Freestyle 1025

Key features

Digital answer machine

No tape to worr y 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Recall is for use with some BT

Select Services and when connected

to a switchboard.

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.

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

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Quickdial

Secrecy Screen

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Redial

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

Volume

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Vol u me

Skip

Answer on off

Play

Pause

Delete

Charging

Messages

In use

Stop

Freestyle 1025

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

Base unit aerial

Extend fully for best reception.

See page 7

Delete

Deletes recorded messages and memos.

See pages 18/19

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.

Battery-charging contacts

See page 15

Stop

To adjust the base station ringer volume.

See page 11

Stop messages being played.

See page 16

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

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

Remote access 25

Control your answering machine from another phone using a TouchTone keypad 25

Operating the answering machine 26

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Freestyle 1025

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.

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.

Unpacking your Freestyle 1025

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

• Freestyle 1025 handset including rechargeable battery

• Freestyle 1025 base unit with answering machine

• Mains power lead with attached 13 amp adaptor plug

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

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 you have problems with your phone, call the

Freestyle 1025 Helpline Service on 0845 769 7146.

Customer Helpline

• If the handset batteries fail.

• If there is a power cut.

Setting up

Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 1025 ready for use

1 Handset aerial

✖

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

2 Check your telephone socket

Plug the mains adaptor cord into the

back of the base unit

To prevent the cable being pulled out by accident, route it through the channel on the underside of the base.

12V AC

PHONE LINE

Electrical storm warning

During periods of electrical storm, you are

advised to disconnect your apparatus because

damage may occur.

SETTING UP

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.

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.

Plug the 3 pin adaptor into the

mains power socket and switch on

The

CHARGING light remains on until the

handset is removed from the base unit.

SETTING UP

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.

Charge the handset battery for at

least 24 hours

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

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

In Use

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.

light will flash.

Battery

Low

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.

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.

Plug your Freestyle 1025 into the

phone socket

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

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.

• Tr y 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

SETTING UP

Using your Freestyle1025 telephone

USING YOUR PHONE

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

IN USE light comes on. The base unit

light comes on. Listen for dial tone.

Dial the number.

To end a call

TALK button. The handset

To receive a call

When the phone rings:

If your handset is on the base unit, simply pick it up to answer the call.

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.

Redial

Press the dialling tone.

Press the number you called is redialled.

TALK button. You hear the

REDIAL button. The last

Press the TALK button.

Replace the handset on the base.

To ensure the best sound quality

Channel

0 9

Quickdial

Using the Quickdial to store and dial numbers

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.

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 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.

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

Press the QUICKDIAL button. You hear a beep and the handset will flash.

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 numbers you want to store, using a

0 9

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.

IN USE light

USING YOUR PHONE

To dial a stored number

0 9

Quickdial

0 9

Quickdial

Press buttons in order shown

Press the

TALK button.

QUICKDIAL button.

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

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

USING YOUR PHONE

If you ring a number that was engaged you can put it in the Quickdial memory.

Press

QUICKDIAL you hear a beep.

0 9

Redial

Quickdial

Store memory location

Press

REDIAL.

Press

QUICKDIAL.

0-9.

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.

To store a number of more than 20 digits

Quickdial

0 9

DIAL Dial the first 20 digits.

DIAL Dial the remaining digits.

Quickdial

Press the QUICKDIAL button.

Press one of the

0-9 buttons to set the

location code under which your phone number will be stored.

Press the

QUICKDIAL button. You hear

a confirmation beep. The number is stored.

Press the

Press a different

QUICKDIAL button again.

0-9 button to select a

second location code under which to store the remaining digits.

Press the

QUICKDIAL button. You hear

a confirmation beep. The rest of the number is stored.

To dial a stored number of more

Volume

Quickdial

Vol um e

Quickdial

Volume

than 20 digits

To adjust the handset ringer melody

Press the TALK button.

0 9

Press the first number begins dialling automatically.

QUICKDIAL button, then the

0-9 location code number. The

When the first part of the number has

0 9

been dialled, press the button again, then the second 0-9

QUICKDIAL

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

or decrease the speech volume.

To adjust the handset ringer volume

Press and release the QUICKDIAL button.

1 3

Press and release the

Press either the select the melody required – you will

VOLUME button.

1, 2 or 3 button to

hear the melody selected when pressed.

Press the

QUICKDIAL button to confirm

the setting. You will hear a confirmation beep.

NOTE

The

VOLUME

3 seconds or the Freestyle 1025 will return to standby.

To adjust the base station ringer volume

Your Freestyle 1025 has a volume range of

button must be pressed within

0-H (0 = Off, H = High).

USING YOUR PHONE

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

Press the

VOLUME button to increase

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.

Stop

Vol um e

Press the

STOP button for 1 second.

You hear a confirmation beep. Display shows current level.

Press

VOL

Press

VOL – to decrease the volume.

to increase the volume.

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

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