BT FREESTYLE 60 User Manual

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 60

Cordless Telephone

User

Guide

Please open this page for an
‘at a glance’ guide to your
Freestyle 60

Please open this page for a
further ‘at a glance’ guide to your
Freestyle 60

1

At a glance

Aerial

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

Keypad

Recall button

For use with a
switchboard/PBX and
BT Select Services, see
pages 14 and 20.

Redial button

Redials the last number
called, or press to enter
a pause in a stored
number, see page 11.

Talk button

Press to make or receive
a call, see page 10.

Light

Indicates when the

handset rings, is in use

or, if the handset battery

needs recharging,

see page 8.

Secrecy/Music on hold

Press to mute the call

so your caller cannot

hear you. You and your

caller will hear music

while on hold, see page 11.

Directory button

Allows you to store and dial

up to 10 numbers in the

memory, see page 12.

2

Power/In use light

Comes on when connected
to the power supply and
flashes when in use.

Charging light

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

Handset hook

Rotate for wall mounting,
see page 24.

Telephone line cord socketMains power socket

Page button

Press to page the handset,
see page 13.

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.

Secrecy/Music on hold

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.

3

Key features

4

In this guide

At a glance 1
Key features 3
Introduction 5
Safety information 6
Setting up 7
Using your Freestyle 60 10

Making and receiving calls 10
Last number redial 11
Secrecy/Music on hold 11
Directory 12
Base ringer volume 13
Paging 13
Call Waiting 14

Using Freestyle 6
Additional Handsets 15

Registering your handset 15
Transferring calls 16

General information 17

Guarantee 17
If you have to return your product 17
Technical information 18
Batteries 18
Call security 19
Switchboard compatibility 19
Switchboard access codes 19

Help and advice 21
Wall mounting 23

Handset hook 24

Index 25
Wall mounting template 27

5

For your records

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

Introduction

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

(on the underside of the base unit)

HELPLINE

If you have problems with your phone,
call the Freestyle 60 Helpline on
0845 7697146.

Your Freestyle 60 is designed for ease
of use and made to the high standards
set by BT.

You can expect your Freestyle 60 to
provide many years of quality service.
Please read the instructions carefully
before use and keep this user guide for
future reference.

Unpacking your
Freestyle 60

Check that your Freestyle 60 is
complete. If anything is missing, please
contact your place of purchase
immediately.

Freestyle 60 handset.

Freestyle 60 base unit.

Power supply unit.

Telephone line cord.

Wall plugs and
mounting screws.

6

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.

7

Setting up

Follow these steps to set up your Freestyle 60 ready for use.

Plan the location

Situate your Freestyle 60 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 60 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 23.

2 Plug the power supply

cord into the back of the
base unit

1 Handset aerial

Your Freestyle 60 handset uses a
compact aerial which we recommend
you pull out to obtain the best signal
and reception available.