BT FREESTYLE 1050 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 1050

Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1050.

Ta lk

Press to get a dialling tone and to

end a call.

See page 8

Channel

Enables you to change the

channel if there is interference

on your call.

See page 9

Inserts a pause when dialling

a number.

See page 11

Recall

For use with some

BT Select Services and when

connected to a switchboard.

See page 11

Quickdial memory

Allows you to store and dial up to

10 numbers in the memory.

See page 9

Battery charging contacts

Place 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.

Secrecy / Screen

For Secrecy: when pressed during a call, the caller cannot hear you. For Screen: allows you to hear a caller leaving a message through your handset. You can then choose to take the call or not. Also operates the answer machine functions.

See page 9, 18

Keypad

Redial

Redials the last number called.

See page 8

At a glance

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1471

To set the 1471 call return

feature on or off.

See page 18

Quickdial reference label

Lists the names of up to 10 numbers

stored in the quickdial memory.

See page 10

Volume

Adjusts the loudspeaker volume.

See page 14

Page

Lets you page the handset.

(Useful in finding a misplaced

handset.)

See page 11

Skip

Switches message alert On/Off.

Lets you skip forward and

backwards through your messages.

Sets Answer delay.

See page 14, 16, 17

Answer On/Off/Stop

Switches the answering machine

on and off, and stops playback of

messages when in Answer

Machine mode.

See page 13

Microphone

For recording your OGM and memo messages.

Battery charging contacts

Base unit aerial

Extend fully for best reception.

See page 7

OGM

Used when recording and playing back your own outgoing message.

See page 13

VIP

Automatically alerts you to your most important callers.

See page 19

LEDs

CHARGING – comes on when

the handset battery is being charged.

Play/Memo/Pause

Used when playing back or pausing messages and when recording memos.

See pages 15, 20

IN USE

– comes on when the

line is in use.

BATT LOW – comes on when the

answering machine back-up battery needs replacing.

Delete

Deletes recorded messages and memos.

See page 13, 16

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Volume

OGM

147 1

Skip

Answer

on/off

Play

Memo

mic

In this guide

At a glance 1 Introduction 4 Setting up 5 Using your Freestyle 1050

telephone 8

Making and receiving calls 8 Using the memory to store

and dial numbers 9

Using your Freestyle 1050 answering machine 12

Outgoing messages 12 Message display 12 Incoming messages 14 Answer delay 17 Call screening 17 Using the 1471 feature 18 Using the VIP feature 19 Memos 20 Operating your answering machine

from the cordless handset 21

Remote access 23 Help 27 Technical information 30 Maintenance 32 Wall mounting 34 Index 36

Introduction

Your Freestyle 1050 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 1050 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

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.

As the Freestyle 1050 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 the handset batteries fail.

• If there is a power cut.

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

(on the underside of the base unit)

Purchase price:

If your Freestyle 1050 is connected to a PBX (switchboard), you may have to dial an access number before

999 to contact the emergency

services.

Unpacking your Freestyle 1050

Check that your Freestyle 1050 is complete. When you unpack you should have:

• Freestyle 1050 handset including rechargeable battery

•Freestyle 1050 telephone answering machine

• Mains power lead with attached 13 amp adaptor plug

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

Customer Helpline

If you have problems with your phone, call the

Freestyle 1050 Helpline Service on 0845 758 5589

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Volume

OGM

I P

Skip

Answer on/off

Play

Memo

mic

Setting up

Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 1050 ready for use

Insert a new PP3 9V alkaline

back-up battery in the base unit

Check your telephone socket

Handset aerial

The back-up battery is available separately and ensures your Freestyle 1050 retains messages, settings and stored phone numbers if there is a mains power failure. If no battery is installed, the

BATT LOW light comes on when the mains

power is switched on. In the event of a power failure the back-up

battery will last for up to 6 hours.

Your Freestyle 1050 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out.

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.

SETTING UP

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Mains power adaptor

The Freestyle 1050 must only be used with the

adaptor supplied.

Using any other adaptor will invalidate the approval

given to this apparatus.

When fully charged and in good condition,

the handset battery will provide up to 6 hours

continuous talk time or 72 hours standby.

If the handset battery is running low, the

BATTERY LOW light will flash every 10 -15 seconds.

If you are making a call and the handset

battery is running low, the phone will beep every

10 -15 seconds.

Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.

Charge the handset battery for at

least 12 hours

When you first use your Freestyle 1050, the rechargeable batteries in the handset need charging for 12 hours.

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 12 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.

The

CHARGING light remains on until the

handset is removed from the base unit.

SETTING UP

Plug the mains adaptor cord into

the back of the base unit

Plug the 3 pin adaptor into the

mains power socket and switch on

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

Electrical storm warning

During periods of electrical storm, you are

advised to disconnect your apparatus because

damage may occur.

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.

Your Freestyle 1050 begins the set up procedure. – the message counter flashes ‘

–

’. – the message counter then flashes 0. – the pre-set outgoing message is ready to use.

12V AC

PHONE LINE

Your Freestyle 1050 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.

• Try 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 1050 can be wall mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied; see page 34.

Your Freestyle 1050 is now ready for use

SETTING UP

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.

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.

Plug your Freestyle 1050 into the

phone socket

Fully extend the telescopic aerial

on the base unit

To plan the location of the

base unit

Using your Freestyle1050 telephone

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

TALK button. The handset

IN USE light comes on. The base unit

light flashes. Listen for dial tone.

Dial the number.

To end a call

Press the TALK button.

Replace the handset on the base.

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.

USING YOUR PHONE

To redial the last number

You can redial a number of up to 32 digits long.

Press the

TALK button. You hear the

dialling tone.

Press the

REDIAL button. The last

number you called is redialled.

If you go out of range

Your Freestyle 1050 has a range of 200 metres under 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.

Press the

SECRECY button. A beep is

heard and the

IN USE light flashes.

Your caller cannot hear you until you press the

SECRECY button again.

USING YOUR PHONE

To ensure the best sound quality

Your Freestyle 1050 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 1050 will select a new channel for you.

To store a number in the memory

Press buttons in order shown

Press the

QUICKDIAL button. You hear

a beep and the

IN USE light begins to

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.

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 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.

Using the memory to store and dial numbers

Your Freestyle 1050 handset can store up to ten separate phone numbers, each up to 16 digits long. You can then dial each number by pressing just two buttons.

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