BT Freestyle 650 User Manual

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User Guide

BT FREESTYLE 650

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Welcome…

to your BT Freestyle 650 Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine

The big button keypad and large backlit display together

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with digital quality sound make the BT Freestyle 650 easy to use, see and listen to.

12 Minutes digital recording time with a capacity for up

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to 59 messages.

Access your messages remotely from any other

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touchtone

Use Caller Display to see who is calling before you pick

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up the phone and keep track of incoming calls with the 30 number Calls list.*

Use the phonebook to store and dial up to 30 of your

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most frequently used phone numbers.

Handsfree operation for greater flexibility when on

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the phone.

phone.

eature requires subscription to a caller display service from your network provider.

A quarterly fee may be payable.

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This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.

Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freestyle 650 please contact the Helpline on 0870 605

8047. Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.

Hearing aid?

The BT Freestyle 650 is fitted with an inductive coupler so it is compatible with hearing aids.

Got everything?

BT Freestyle

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650 handset

BT Freestyle

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650 base

2 x AAA NiMH

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rechargeable batteries

If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack you will also have the following items for each handset:

BT Freestyle

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650 additional handset

BT Freestyle

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650 charger

2 x AAA NiMH

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rechargeable batteries

Mains power

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adaptor (item code 005391)

Telephone line

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cord

Mains power

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adaptor for charger (item code 015124)

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In this guide

Getting started

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting up the base and handset . . . . .7

BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack

owners only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Base buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the phone

Switching the handset power on/off . . .16

Make an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Last number redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Delete a redial number . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Delete the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Phonebook

Store a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . .21

Dial a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Delete a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . .22

Edit a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Caller Display and the calls list

View and dial a calls list entry . . . . . . .24

Delete a calls list entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Delete all calls list entries . . . . . . . . . .25

Copy a calls list entry to

the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Speak to a second caller . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using the answering machine

Switch the answering machine on/off . .28

Play all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Play new messages only . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Select and play outgoing message . . . .31

Record your own outgoing message(s) .31

Delete your outgoing message(s) . . . . .31

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Adjust answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Change the security PIN . . . . . . . . . . .33

Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Memory full during a call . . . . . . . . . . .34

Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Handset settings

To change the external ringer melody .39 To change the external ringer volume .40 To change the internal ringer melody . .40 To change the internal ringer volume . .41

Key beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Switch beeps on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Selecting a display language . . . . . . . .43

To switch key lock on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

To switch key lock off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Quick key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Naming a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Base settings

Security PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

To change the base PIN code . . . . . . . .46

De-register a handset from the base . .47

To change the ringer melody . . . . . . . .47

To change the ringer volume . . . . . . . .48

Reset the handset and base . . . . . . . . .49

Reset if you have forgotten your

PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Using additional handsets

Registering a new handset

to your BT Freestyle 650 base . . . . . . .50

Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Receiving internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Find a handset / Paging . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Transferring calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

3-way conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Using additional bases

Registering your BT Freestyle 650

handset to another base . . . . . . . . . . .53

Selecting a base to use . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Switchboard use

Switchboard external line access code .56

To insert a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Temporary change to tone

dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

6 In this guide

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

General information

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . .62

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

If you have to return your

BT Freestyle 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Technical information

How many telephones can you have? . .64

R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . .64

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Location

You need to place your BT Freestyle 650 close enough to a mains power and telephone wall socket so that the cables will reach.

The strength of the handset signal depends on where you site the base. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Do not place your BT Freestyle 650 in the bathroom or other humid areas.

Setting up the base and handset

1. Plug the power adaptor and telephone cable into the back of the base. Only use the cables provided with the product.

Line in

Power adaptor cableTelephone cable

Handset range

The BT Freestyle 650 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction between the base and handset will reduce the range significantly. With the base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can severely affect the range.

IMPORTANT

The base station must be plugged into the mains power socket at all times.

Do not connect the telephone line to the telephone line wall socket until the handset is fully charged.

Which socket?

Power socket

Telephone line socket

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2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. When connected correctly, you will hear two beeps and the green Power light and the red Messages light on the base will come on.

Your BT Freestyle 650 answering machine will announce, “Answer On. Calls will be answered after 6 rings”.

3. Place the battery ribbon in the base of the handset battery compartment. Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied observing the polarity (+ and -) markings. Then slide the battery compartment cover into place.

With batteries installed the display will show:

The icon will flash while the handset searches for the base.

Getting started

Signal strength

The icon on your handset indicates when you are in range. When it flashes, you are out of range.

DECT

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4. Place the handset in the base to charge, the red charging light comes on, you hear a beep tone and the icon begins scrolling.

When the handset has linked with the base the idle display will be shown:

You should charge the handset for at least 24 hours on first charge.

5. Once fully charged, plug the telephone line cord into the telephone wall socket.

Set day and time

You will need to set the day and time so that you know when each answering machine message was received.

Once a message has been played back, the machine will announce, for example, “Tuesday, four fifty, pm.”

1. Press and hold until you hear the current day setting.

Getting started

Talk/Standby time

In ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give about 10 hours talk time or 100 hours standby on a single charge. The base must remain plugged in to the mains and switched on at all times.

Note that new batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days.

Battery symbols

– Battery fully charged

– Battery half charged

– Battery low

Battery low warning

If the battery charge becomes low during a call you will hear a warning beep every minute (provided the battery warning beeps are set to on, see page 29). If the battery runs out you will be cut off. You will need to recharge the handset before using it again.

During charging, the icon will scroll in the display.

Battery performance

To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time.

Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible.

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The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, giving the handset less talk/standby time.

Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries are available from the BT Freestyle 650 Helpline on 0870 605 8047.

After charging your handset for the first time, subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a day. Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is normal.

2. Press and release or repeatedly to scroll through the days. After the correct setting is announced press . The day is announced followed by the current hour setting.

3. Press and release or repeatedly to scroll through the hours. After the correct setting is announced press to select. The day and hour are announced followed by the current minute setting.

4. Press and release or repeatedly to scroll through the minutes. After the correct setting is announced press to select. The newly set day and time are announced.

BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack owners only

For each additional handset:

You need to place your BT Freestyle 650 charger close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach.

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Getting started

To scroll through days / hours / minutes rapidly, press and hold

or . After the desired

setting is announced, release the

or and press to

confirm.

Default day and time

The default date and time is Saturday, 12.01pm. If the power to the base is lost, the date and time will revert to this default setting. Your messages will be unaffected.

To check current day and time setting

Press and release the button.

Skip

Stop

Skip

Stop

Skip

Stop

Skip

Stop

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Setting up the charger and additional handset

1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the charger.

2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on.

4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset for at least 24 hours. The red Charging light on the charger comes on and the icon begins to scroll.

Your BT Freestyle 650 is ready for use.

Getting started

BT Freestyle 650 Additional Handset

Your BT Freestyle 650 handsets are the same, so instructions throughout this guide apply to both.

Handset numbers

Once registered with the base, each handset will display its handset number, 1 and 2 respectively.

Power adaptor cable

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Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons

Handsfree (side of handset)

Use for handsfree mode, page 17.

Redial/Vol/Scroll Up/Pause

Press to redial a number,

page 19.

During a call, press to increase the

earpiece volume, page 18.

While the phone is ringing, press

to increase the ringer volume,

page 18.

Press to scroll up through display

options, page 15.

Press and hold to enter a pause in

a number, page 56.

Secrecy/Delete/Clear

During a call, press to stop your

caller hearing you, page 18.

Use to delete characters.

Use to delete Calls list and Redial

list entries.

Talk

Press to make, receive or end a

call, page 16.

/Keypad lock

Press and hold to switch key

lock on, page 44.

Press any button then to switch

key lock off, page 44.

In-use light

Comes on when you make/receive a call.

Menu/Select

Press to access the menu, page 15. Press to select menu options.

Cancel/Phonebook

Go back one level/exit the menu, page 15.

Press to access the phonebook, page 21.

Calls list /Scroll Down

From standby, press to access the Calls list, page 24.

During a call, press to decrease the earpiece volume, page 18.

While the phone is ringing, press to decrease the ringer volume, page 18.

Press to scroll down through display options, page 15.

Int

Use to make an internal call, page 50.

Or to transfer a call to an additional BT Freestyle 650 handset, page 52.

Power / R (Recall)

Press and hold to switch the handset on/off, page 16.

Used when connected to a switchboard/PBX (page 56) and for Call Waiting, page 26.

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Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen.

Indicates a call is in progress.

EXT icon flashes when you receive an external call. Stays on during the conversation.

INT icon flashes when you receive an internal call. Stays on during the internal conversation.

Displayed when you are using your phone in handsfree mode, page 17.

Flashes when you have new unanswered calls in the Calls list.*

When viewing the Calls list, indicates an answered call, page 24.*

When viewing the Calls list, indicates an unanswered call, page 24.*

Displayed when you are viewing the phonebook,

page 21.

Indicates when the battery is fully charged,

page 9.

Indicates when the battery is low, page 9.

Indicates when the Key lock is on, page 44.

Steady when handset is in range of the base. Flashes when out of range.

Displayed when you are using the menus.

Indicates hidden digits (when the displayed number is longer than 12 digits).

Answering machine switched on.

Answering machine

Envelope Phone/Person

External call

Internal call

Phonebook

Key lockBattery

Range

Handsfree speaker

Menus

* For these features to work you must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display* and/or Call Waiting* service.

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INT

EXT

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Base buttons and LEDs

Find handset/Page

Press to find/page handset(s), page 51.

Also used when registering handsets,

page 50.

Outgoing message (OGM)

Press to check or set the current OGM,

page 31.

Vol + –

Adjusts the loudspeaker volume,

page 30.

Play

Press to play back messages, page 29.

Ans On/Off

Switches the answering

machine on/off, page 28.

< Skip

Replays current message

and skips back to previous

messages, page 29.

Use when recording a

memo, page 33.

Stop

Stops playback and

recording, page 29.

Use when setting/checking

day and time, page 10.

Cancels message deletion,

page 29.

Skip>

Plays next message,

page 29.

Use to set the answer

delay, page 32.

Del

Deletes messages,

page 29.

Press to announce your

security code, page 32-33.

Message indicator

On = Answering machine on

Flashes = Answering machine messages stored

Charging indicator

On = Handset charging

Power/In use indicator

On = Power on

Flashes = During a call, when the phone rings and when registering handsets

Find

Skip

Digital Clarity

Stop

Skip

BT Freestyle 650

Power/In Use

Charging

Del

Play

Navigating the menus

Your BT Freestyle 650 handset has a menu system to guide you through the handset and base options. Refer to the menu map below for the available options.

When the handset is displaying the idle screen:

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Use and to scroll through the menu list.

3. When the menu item you want is displayed, press to select and view the sub-menus available.

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Phonebook

Add Entry

Delete Entry

Modify Entry

Set Up

Base Volume

Base Melody

Del Handset

Pin Code

Dial Mode

Default

Handset

Beep

Int Ring Vol

Ext Ring Vol

Int Melody

Ext Melody

Auto Answer

Name

Language

Key Lock

Select Base

Reg Base

Press to exit a menu.

Keep pressing to return to the idle screen at any time.

EXT

INT

EXT

INT

EXT

INT

EXT

INT

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Using the phone

When you make a call, the In Use light on the handset comes on and the In Use light on the base flashes.

Dialling numbers quickly

Numbers can also be dialled in Handsfree mode (page 17), using the phonebook (page 21), and from the calls list (page 24).

When you receive a call, the In Use lights on the handset and on the base flash.

Auto-answer

If you have switched auto-answer off

(see page 42) then you will need to press after lifting the handset to take the call.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

Switching the handset power on/off

Press and hold the button.

Make an external call

1. Press and listen for the dial tone, then dial the number.

The display shows the and then the icons.

Preparatory dialling

1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press to delete the last digit.

2. Press to dial.

End a call

1. Press or place the handset back on the base.

Receiving calls

The base and handset will ring, the icon flashes and

CALL

is displayed.

1. Press to answer the call or, if the handset is on the base, simply lift it and speak.

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If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the caller’s number, or name (if an exact name/number match is found in the phonebook) will also be displayed,

See page 21 for more information.

Call timer

Your handset automatically times the duration of all calls, showing the time on the display during your call and for a few seconds after it has finished.

Handsfree calling

Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation.

1. Press listen for the dial tone then dial the number.

The display shows the and then the icons.

At any time during the call, to toggle between handsfree mode and normal mode (using the handset), press .

The button is located on the left side of the handset rather than on the actual keypad.

To end a handsfree call, press .

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The earpiece volume will remain at the level set for all calls until changed.

The default setting is 3.

Earpiece volume

There are 5 volume levels to select from. The default is

3. You can only adjust the earpiece volume

during a call.

1. Press to increase or to decrease the earpiece volume. The display shows the set volume, e.g.

VOLUME 2

EAR

Handset ringer volume

There are 3 volume levels to select from, or you can set the volume to off.

While the phone is ringing:

1. Press to increase or to decrease the ringer volume. The display shows the set volume.

Secrecy

During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you.

1. During your call, press .

MUTE

is displayed and your

caller cannot hear you.

2. Press

again to resume your call.

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Redial

Your handset automatically saves the last 5 numbers you dialled into a redial list.

1. Press .

2. Press or to scroll and display the number you want.

If a name/number match is found in the phonebook the name will be displayed instead of the number. Press

to toggle between the name and number.

3. Press to dial the number.

Last number redial

1. Lift the handset and press .

2. Press . The last number called is redialled.

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Each redial number can be up to a maximum of 32 digits long.

Only the last 12 digits of the number will be displayed. The icon will be displayed if there are more digits to view.

If there are no numbers saved in the redial list EMPTY will be displayed.

Delete a redial number

With the name or number you want to delete displayed:

1. Press .

DELETE?

is displayed.

2. Press to confirm.

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Press to exit a menu. Keep pressing to return to the idle display at any time.

Delete the redial list

With any number from the redial list displayed.

1. Press

and hold .

DELETE ALL?

is displayed.

2. Press to confirm.

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Phonebook

Store a phonebook entry

You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names and numbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20 digits and each name up to 12 characters long.

1. Press to display

2. Press to confirm.

3. Display shows

ADD ENTRY

4. Enter a name using the keypad

, then press .

22)

5. Enter the telephone number, then press .

6. Select a ringer melody (1 to 3) using or , then press . You hear a confirmation beep.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more entries, or keep pressing to return to the idle display.

Dial a phonebook entry

1. Press .

2. Enter the first letter of the name you want using the keypad, then scroll to the exact entry using or .

3. Press to dial the number.

PHONE BOOK

. Press to display

(see character map, page

NAME?

The icon is displayed while you view the phonebook.

If you have Caller Display enabled on your line and your caller’s details are matched to an entry in the phonebook then your handset will ring with the melody selected for that caller.

Using the phonebook with additional handsets

If you are using more than one

handset, each handset has a separate phonebook, so you can store 30 entries per handset.

Deleting characters/digits

If you make a mistake, press .

Cancel storing

Press once to return to

ENTRY

Press repeatedly to exit.

Entering names:

For example, to enter the name Tom:

Press for T.

Press three times for O.

Press for M.

The maximum length for names is 12 characters.

You cannot store a name without a number.

ADD

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Inserting a Pause

You can insert a Pause in the dialling sequence. This can be useful if your phone is connected to an internal switchboard, see page 43.

Character map

Button Characters

BLANK - 1

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

Phonebook entries are listed alphabetically.

If the number has more than 12 digits, press again to display the remaining digits.

Delete a phonebook entry

1. Press . Display shows

PHONEBOOK.

2. Press to confirm.

3. Press or to select

DELETE ENTRY

4. Press to confirm.

5. Press or to select entry.

6. Press to confirm.

CONFIRM

7. Press to confirm.

? i

displayed.

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Edit a phonebook entry

1. Press . Display shows

PHONE BOOK

2. Press .

3. Press or to select

MODIFY ENTRY

. Press

to confirm.

4. Scroll to the entry you want using or .

5. Press .

6. Use or to move through the name, and edit using to delete and enter new characters using the keypad, then press .

7. Use to delete digits and enter the new number using the keypad, then press .

8. Select a ringer melody (1 to 3), then press . You hear a confirmation beep.

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To change individual characters

Use or to move the cursor underneath the letter you want to change, then overtype the correct letter.

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Caller Display and the calls list

IMPORTANT

To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A quarterly fee may be payable.

For more information on BT’s Calling Features, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150.

Caller information not available

Occasionally the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed.

In this case, your BT Freestyle 650 will show one of the following explanatory messages:

WITHHELD

UNAVAILABLE

INTERNATIONA(L)

OPERATOR

PAYPHONE

RINGBACK

If the telephone number is longer than 12 digits, then only the last 12 digits will be displayed. The < icon will be displayed to the left of the number if there are more digits to view.

If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see your caller’s number on your handset’s display (unless it has been withheld) before you answer the call. If you have stored the caller’s name and number in the phonebook then they will be shown alternately in the display.

Whether you answer a call or not, the caller’s phone number is stored in the calls list.

When you have new entries in the calls list the icon will flash in the display.

When all the entries have been viewed, the icon will disappear.

Up to 30 phone numbers can be stored in the calls list. When the calls list is full, a new call replaces the oldest.

Each stored number can be up to 20 digits and each name up to 12 characters long.

View and dial a calls list entry

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press or

repeatedly to scroll through the entries. For each entry, the caller’s number is displayed, or their name if a name/number match is found in the phonebook.

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3. When viewing an entry press repeatedly to view the details for the entry: the caller’s number, and the date and time the call was received.

4. Press to dial the displayed number.

Press to exit the calls list and return to the idle screen.

Delete a calls list entry

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press or

repeatedly to scroll to the entry you

want.

DELETE

2. Press .

? is displayed.

3. Press to confirm. The display will return to the idle screen.

Delete all calls list entries

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press

and hold until

DELETE ALL?

is displayed.

3. Press to confirm (or to cancel).

What type of call?

The icon indicates a new call waiting to be viewed.

The icon will be displayed for calls that you answered.

The icon will be displayed for unanswered calls.

If there are no numbers saved in the Calls list displayed.

When you reach the start or the end of the Calls list and there are no more calls to view, you will hear a long beep tone.

Using the calls list with additional handsets

If you are using more than one handset, each handset has a separate calls list. A call answered on one handset will show as unanswered on another.

EMPTY

will be

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You can edit the number (if required) using and the keypad, then press .

A quarterly fee may be payable for this service.

Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook

1. Press to open the Calls list.

2. Press or

repeatedly to scroll to the entry you want

to copy.

twice.

ADD?

3. Press

NAME?

is displayed. Enter the name, then press .

is displayed, press .

5. The Calls list number is displayed, press .

6. Press or to select a ringer melody (1 to 3), then press . You will hear a confirmation beep.

Call Waiting

Providing you have subscribed to your network provider’s Call Waiting service, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds if an incoming call arrives while you are already on the phone. This beep is not audible to the person you are speaking to. The second caller’s number (and name if stored in the phonebook) will appear on the handset display.

Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear an announcement asking them to hold the line.

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Speak to a second caller

1. Press to answer the second call and put your current caller on hold. Press again to return to your first caller and to switch between both callers.

2. If you want to end the current call and pick up the waiting call, press . The handset will ring. Press again to connect to the waiting caller.

The second caller is only charged from the second you answer, not while they are waiting to be connected.

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Using the answering machine

Your BT Freestyle 650 answering machine uses voice prompts to guide you simply through its operation.

You can operate your answering machine from:

Ready to record

The answering machine is pre-set to ON, so it’s ready to record messages as soon as the base is plugged in.

(Remember to charge the handset for at least 24 hours first).

• the base

• remotely, from any other Touchtone

telephone, see

page 36.

Before first using your answering machine you should set the correct day and time. If you have not done this already when you set up your product, please

page 9

Switching the answering machine on/off

1. Press . The machine announces, “Answer on”, followed by the current outgoing message, or “Answer off”.

The Messages light comes on when the answering machine is switched on.

Listening to your messages

When you have messages recorded on your answering machine, the Messages light will flash.

see

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Stop

Del

Ski

Play

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Sto

Ski

Digital Clarity

Find

Power/In Use

Charging

Play

Play all messages

1. Press . The total number of messages is announced. All messages are then played back, with the oldest message played back first. After each message the day and time of recording are announced.

Play new messages only

1. Press and hold until you hear “You have ‘n’ new messages.” Your new messages will be played.

During playback:

Pause/resume playback.

Once repeats the current message,

previous message.

Once plays the next message,

twice plays the

message after that.

Deletes the current message and you hear

“Message deleted”.

Stops playback, machine goes back to Answer On.

At the end of playback:

The machine announces, “End of messages. To delete all messages, press delete”

seconds during which you can press:

. The machine gives you 8

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If no messages are stored on the answering machine, you will hear, “You have no messages”.

Message indicator

Flashes when there are answering machine messages.

twice plays the

Sto

Del

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Cancel operation

Press to end any operation at any time.

Loudspeaker volume

You can adjust the base loudspeaker volume at any time. In standby, you hear a beep which gets louder or softer. A double beep signifies the highest or lowest setting. Use the and buttons.

Personalise your OGM

To record your own outgoing message, see ‘Record your own outgoing message’, see page 31.

The answering machine is pre-set to Answer and Record mode.

to delete all messages; or

to cancel message deletion. This will also restore any messages you have selected individually for deleting. Any messages not deleted are saved.

You will hear a beep to signal when 8 seconds have elapsed.

Outgoing messages

The outgoing message (OGM) is the greeting a caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Freestyle 650 gives you a choice of two prerecorded outgoing messages, one for

and one for Answer Only.

Record

Answer and Record

Callers hear the announcement and are able to leave a message for you. The pre-recorded message is,

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

Answer only

Callers hear an announcement but cannot leave a message. The pre-recorded message is,

cannot be taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so please call later.”

Answer and

“Hello,

“Hello, your call

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Ski

Skip

Ski

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Select and play outgoing message

1. Press and hold until you hear, “Please select outgoing message.”

2. For Answer and Record, press or for Answer Only press . The selected message is played.

Record your own outgoing message(s)

1. Press and hold until you hear, “Please select outgoing message.”

2. Press and keep holding to select Answer and

or press and keep holding for Answer

Record

, until you hear, “Please speak after the tone. To end

Only

recording release the button.”

3. After the beep, record your message. Release the button to end recording. Your new outgoing message is played back.

If you only want to hear the current message just press the button.

Your own outgoing message can be up to 3 minutes long.

Please ensure you speak into the microphone on the base when recording.

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Delete your outgoing message(s)

1. Press and hold until you hear, “Please select outgoing message.”

2. Press to select Answer and Record or press for

Answer Only. The selected message begins to play

back.

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You can only delete your own outgoing message, not the prerecorded message.

What is Time Saver?

Time Saver can save you the cost of call when you want to ring in to find out if you have new messages (see ‘Remote access’, page 36).

If you have new messages, your answering machine answers after 2 rings. If you do not have new messages, it answers after 6 rings. This gives you a chance to hang up before the line is connected.

3. During playback, press . The machine will stop playing your outgoing message and will revert to and play the pre-recorded outgoing message.

Answer delay

Answer delay is the number of times your BT Freestyle 650 rings before the answering machine picks up calls and starts playing the outgoing message to callers. You can choose between 2–9 rings, or Time Saver. The default setting is 6 rings.

Adjust answer delay

1. Press . The machine announces, “Calls will be answered after X rings.”

2. Press and hold . The machine announces the settings in turn.

Release the button when you hear the

answer delay you want. The new setting is announced.

Security PIN

Your 3-digit PIN lets you access your answering machine remotely from another phone. For security reasons, it is recommended that you change the PIN from the original setting of 000.

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Skip

Del

Ski

Del

Ski

Del

Ski

Del

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Change the security PIN

1. Press and hold . The machine announces, “Security code setting”,

and then, “First digit”, followed by the

current first digit setting.

2. Press or to change the first digit and press

to confirm.

3. You then hear,

“Second digit”. Press or

to change the second digit and press to confirm.

4. You then hear,

“Third digit”. Press or to change the third digit and press to confirm. Your machine announces,

“Your security code is…”.

Check the security PIN

1. Press on the base. The security PIN is announced.

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IMPORTANT

You should change the security PIN from the original setting of 000.

Record a memo

You can record a message at the base which can be listened to and deleted just like any received message.

1. Press

2. Release to end recording.

and hold . until you hear, “Please speak after

the tone.”

Please ensure you speak into the microphone on the base.

To listen to memos, see ‘Listening to your messages’, page 28.

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When the answering machine memory is full the Message light on the base will flash steadily every half a second.

See ‘Listening to your messages’ on page 28 for instructions on how to delete messages.

Memory full

When the recording memory has been used up or a maximum of 59 messages have been received, no more messages can be taken. The machine will switch to Answer Only mode and play future callers the message,

“Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message, so please call later.”

You must delete existing messages before new ones can be recorded.

Memory full during a call

When there is approximately 30 seconds of recording memory left, the caller will hear,

call within 30 seconds.”

If the memory runs out or the maximum message length of 3 minutes is reached while a caller is leaving a message, they will hear,

“Thank you for calling” before

the call is ended.

“Please complete your

Loudspeaker volume

Use the and buttons.

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Call screening

When the answering machine is switched on, you can use the loudspeaker to listen to callers leaving their messages.

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1. Press to interrupt and speak to the caller. Any message they have already recorded will be kept.

Power failure

If the mains power is lost, your answering machine will keep many personalised settings when it is switched on.

The settings after a power failure will be:

Outgoing message . . . . . .As last set by you

Answer Delay . . . . . . . . . .As last set by you

On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As last set by you

Message indicator . . . . . . .Flashing, if any messages

have been recorded

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saved

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level 5

PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As last set by you

or 000 default

Day/time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:01 PM Saturday

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The default PIN code is 000.

Remote access

You can operate your answering machine from any modern Touchtone 650 and entering a 3-digit security PIN.

Using a PIN code prevents other people from accessing your machine without permission.

Switch on your answering machine from another phone

If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it from another phone.

1. Dial your phone number and let it ring. After 20 rings, your answering machine will switch on.

Operating your answering machine from another phone

1. Call your BT Freestyle 650. When you hear the outgoing message, press .

2. The machine announces, use the phone’s keypad to enter your 3-digit PIN. The machine announces, they are played.

phone by calling your BT Freestyle

“Please enter your security code”,

“You have ‘x’ new messages”, and

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3. Using the phone’s keypad you can replay, pause, skip or delete messages and adjust settings.

To hear the menu options.

To play/pause/restart your messages.

To play new messages only.

Once to repeat the current message; twice to skip back to previous messages.

To delete the current message.

Once to skip to the next message; twice to skip to the message after.

To switch the answering machine on or off.

To play the outgoing message menu, see ‘Outgoing message menu’ on the following page.

To set a new security PIN. F

ollow the voice prompts.

There are two options:

hear the day and time, press .

set the day and time, press . Follow the voice

To prompts, when you are asked to,

after the tone”

“Enter the Day and Time

Enter the day: 1= Sunday to 7 = Saturday.

If you make a mistake when entering your PIN you will hear,

“Incorrect security code, please enter your security code.” Enter the

correct PIN. The default PIN code is 000.

If you make a mistake again, you will hear,

“Thank you for calling”,

and the machine will hang up.

If you leave the machine on pause for over 1 minute it will announce, “Thank you for calling,” and hang up.

Delete all messages

To delete all messages, press when prompted at the end of playback.

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Enter hours then minutes using the 24-hour clock, e.g. 1340 for 1:40pm.

4. Hang up the phone to end remote access.

Outgoing message menu

You can record an outgoing message (OGM) and set the message type from another telephone.

During message playback, press . The machine

1. announces,

“Outgoing message menu:” which is:

To play OGM.

To record Answer and Record OGM.

To record Answer Only OGM.

To select Answer and Record OGM.

To select Answer Only OGM.

To hear OGM menu again.

To hear main menu again.

2. When you have selected the option you want, follow the simple voice prompts.

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Handset settings

You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal preferences.

Handset ringer melody and volume

You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or OFF). You can change the external ringer (ring for an external incoming call) or the internal ringer (ring for an internal call).

To change the external ringer melody

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press .

4. Press or until . The current melody is played.

5. Press or to hear and select a melody then press . The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

HANDSET

EXT MELODY

is displayed.

is displayed then press

To exit and return to the idle display at any time, press repeatedly.

The default setting is 3.

You can also assign a different ringer melody to entries in your phonebook, see page 21.

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Handset settings

The default setting is 3.

To change the external ringer volume

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

is displayed.

3. Press .

4. Press or until

EXT RING VOL

is displayed then

press . The current setting is played.

5. Press or to select a volume then press . The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

To change the internal ringer melody

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

is displayed.

3. Press .

4. Press or until

INT MELODY

is displayed then press

. The current melody is played.

5. Press or to hear and select a melody then press

. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

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To change the internal ringer volume

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press .

4. Press or until press . The current setting is played.

5. Press or to select a volume then press . The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

HANDSET

INT RING VOL

is displayed.

is displayed then

Key beeps

Your BT Freestyle 650 handset emits beeps to alert you to certain situations. You can set the handset to beep:

1. If the battery is low.

2. If you go out of range of the base.

3. To beep as confirmation each time a handset button is pressed.

These beeps can be switched ON or OFF.

However, beeps which confirm settings cannot be switched off.

Handset settings

The default setting is 3.

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Handset settings

The default setting for all key beeps is ON.

The default setting is ON.

Switch beeps on/off

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

3. Press . Display shows

is displayed.

BEEP

. Press to

confirm.

4. Press or to display the type of beeps you want then press .

KEYTONE

LOW BATTERY

OUT RANGE

5. Press or to select

– for handset button beeps

– for low battery warning beeps

– for out of range warning beeps

OFF

then press .

The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

Auto Answer

When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station, this is called auto answer. When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be answered by pressing .

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1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press to confirm.

4. Press or until press to confirm.

5. Press or to select confirm. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

HANDSET

AUTO ANSWER

is displayed.

is displayed then

OFF

then press to

Selecting a display language

You can select from 7 different display languages for your BT Freestyle 650.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press .

4. Press or until

to confirm.

5. Press or until the language you require is shown.

Choose from

ENGLISH,FRANCAIS,DEUTSCH,ITALIANO

HANDSET

LANGUAGE

ESPANOL,NEDERL DK/NOR/SVE

is displayed.

is displayed. Press

Handset settings

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Handset settings

The default setting is OFF.

WARNING

While key lock is switched on, it is NOT possible to make calls, including to emergency numbers (999/112).

6. Press to confirm. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

7. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

Key lock on/off

You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally while carrying the handset around.

To switch key lock on:

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

3. Press to confirm.

4. Press or until

KEY LOCK

to confirm.

The icon is displayed on the idle screen while the keypad is locked.

To switch key lock off:

1. Press any button and the display shows

2. Press and the display returns to the idle screen.

is displayed.

is displayed then press

PRESS *

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Quick key lock

1. Press and hold for 3 seconds.

Naming a handset

Each handset registered to the base is assigned a number. You can give a handset a name as well as a

ANNE

number to match the user or location e.g.

OFFICE

. The name can be up to 10 characters long.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

HANDSET

is displayed.

3. Press .

4. Press or until

NAME

is displayed then press .

5. Use to delete an existing name. Enter a new name using the keypad, then press .

NAME

until the product returns to standby and then the new name you have set will be displayed.

6. Press

repeatedly to return to the idle screen.

is displayed

Handset settings

The new handset name will replace the handset name in the display. The handset number will be shown on the far right hand corner of the display.

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Base settings

To exit and return to the idle display at any time, press repeatedly.

The default setting is 0000.

You can make a note of your new base PIN using the space provided on page 63.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

3. Press or until

4. Enter your old 4 digit PIN then press .

5. Enter your new 4 digit PIN then press

6. Enter your new 4 digit PIN again for verification then

7. Press

Security PIN

Your BT Freestyle 650 has a security PIN code which you will need to change some of the base settings. The default setting is 0000. You may want to change this to prevent unauthorised changes to your settings.

To change the base PIN code

SETUP

is displayed then press

to confirm.

PIN CODE

to confirm.

displayed.

press . The handset beeps to confirm.

PIN?

twice to return to the idle screen.

is displayed then press

is displayed.

NEW PIN

RETYPE

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De-register a handset from the base

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until

is displayed then press

to select.

3. Press or until

DEL HANDSET

is displayed then

press to select.

PIN?

is displayed, enter your 4 digit PIN then press

HANDSET?is

displayed.

5. Enter the handset you want to de-register then press

6. Press

twice to return to the idle screen.

Base ringer melody and volume

You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or volume OFF).

To change the ringer melody

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until

to select.

is displayed then press

Base settings

You cannot de-register the handset you are using. One handset must remain registered to the base at any time.

If you enter a handset number that does not exist, you will hear a beep tone.

The default setting is 1.

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Base settings

The default setting is 3.

3. Press or until

BASE MELODY

is displayed then

press . The current melody is played.

4. Press or to hear and select a melody then press to select.

5. Press

twice to return to the idle screen.

To change the ringer volume

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until

is displayed then press

to select.

3. Press or until

BASE VOLUME

is displayed then

press to select.

4. Press or to hear and select a volume then press

. The handset gives a confirmation tone.

5. Press

twice to return to the idle screen.

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Reset the handset and base

1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until to select.

3. Press or until to select.

PIN?

4. Enter your 4 digit PIN then press . Display will show

CONFIRM?

Press to select. Your BT Freestyle 650

will reset itself to the default settings.

Reset if you have forgotten your PIN code

1. Press and hold to switch the handset off and remove

the handset batteries

2. Press and hold as you replace the batteries. Wait

until the display shows

3. Press to confirm. After a few seconds the base will

beep and the handset and base will reset automatically.

is displayed then press

DEFAULT

is displayed then press

is displayed.

DEFAULT

Base settings

WARNING

If you reset the handset and base, you will lose any names or numbers stored in the phonebook, redial list and calls list.

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EXT

INT

Using additional handsets

IMPORTANT

You must choose a handset that is GAP compatible to use with your BT Freestyle 650.

You can register up to 4 handsets to one BT Freestyle 650 base.

If the handset does not locate the base, the handset will return to the previous menu. Try to register again by using a different available base number. Ensure that you are in close vicinity of the base.

The icon is displayed on both handsets during an internal call.

If you purchase a new handset to use with your BT Freestyle 650 it will have to be registered to the base. You will need to do this before you can use it.

If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack any additional handsets comes pre-registered to the base. With 2 or more handsets, you can make internal calls, page handsets and transfer external calls between your handsets.

Registering a new handset to your BT Freestyle 650 base

At the new handset:

1. Follow the new handset’s user guide to set the handset in registration mode.

At the BT Freestyle 650 base:

1. Press and hold the base button for at least 5 seconds, until you hear the validation tone (two beeps),

release the button.

then

Making internal calls

You can make internal calls between two BT Freestyle 650 handsets.

1. Press .

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2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad

1 or 2). The called handset will ring and show the

( calling handset’s number.

If there is no response, press to end the call at your handset.

Receiving internal calls

1. When the handset rings, press to answer.

2. Press again to end the call.

Find a handset/Paging

You can alert handset users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset. Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset.

1. Press on the base. The handset(s) and base will ring for 30 seconds.

2. Press any button on the handset(s), or press again on the base to stop the paging ring.

Using additional handsets

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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Using additional handsets

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

Transferring calls

You can transfer an external call to the other handset.

During an external call:

1. Press and the number of the other handset. Your caller is put on hold. The other handset will ring.

2. When the handset answers, press to transfer the call.

If the other handset does not answer, press to talk to the caller again.

3-Way conference call

During an external call you can invite another handset to join the conversation.

During your call:

1. Press . Your external caller is put on hold. The display

Handset:

shows to call (e.g.

2. When the receiving handset answers, press

then enter the handset number you want

1–5).

and hold

the for approximately 2 seconds to begin the conference call.

3. Press on either handset to leave the conference call. The second handset will remain connected to the external caller.

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Find

Using additional bases

Your BT Freestyle 650 handset can be registered to up to 4 other bases.

Registering your BT Freestyle 650 handset to another base

On the base:

1. Press and hold to put the base into registration mode.

The base beeps and the In use light flashes while the handset is being registered.

On the handset:

2. Press .

3. Press or until

4. Press or until

BASE 1 2 3 4

5. currently registered to will flash.

6. Enter the number of the base you want to register to.

SEARCH 1

are searching for).

will be displayed. The base that you are

is displayed (where 1 is the base number you

REG BASE

is displayed then press

IMPORTANT

You can only register your BT Freestyle 650 handset to another base if it is GAP compatible

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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Using additional bases

The default PIN code is 0000.

If registration is unsuccessful, after 1 minute, the handset will display the list of registered bases and you can try again or select another base to use.

If you are in an environment where there is a lot of electrical interference you may experience difficulty registering to a base.

When the base is located, you will hear a confirmation

PIN?

tone and

will be displayed.

7. Enter the base PIN code and press . You hear a tone to confirm you have entered the correct code and the handset returns to idle mode.

Once registered, you will hear a confirmation tone and the next available handset number is allocated and shown in the display.

Selecting a base to use

If your handset has been registered to more than one base you can select which one it uses.

1. Press .

2. Press or until

is displayed then press

3. Press or until

SELECT BASE

is displayed then

press .

4. All bases that your handset is registered to will be displayed, e.g.

BASE 1234

The base that you are currently registered to will flash.

5. Enter the number of the base you want to use.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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Press or to select

AUTO

When the handset locates the selected base you will hear a confirmation tone.

Using additional bases

AUTO

is selected the handset will automatically link to another base with a strong signal, if the signal it is currently receiving from its present base becomes very poor.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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Switchboard use

Switchboard compatibility

This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt please consult your network service provider.

For more information on storing numbers see ‘Store a phonebook entry’ on page 21.

Pause

You may also need to insert a pause when storing international dialling codes, charge card numbers and with other telebanking facilities.

Switchboard external line access code

You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a

Pause after the access code.

A Pause lasts 3 seconds. You can Pause dialling at any time by pressing the button.

To insert a pause

1. Begin storing a number and press and hold where a pause is needed.

Recall

The button is used when connected to certain switchboards, e.g. to transfer calls, and for some

BT Calling Features or those services available via your network provider.

P is shown in the display.

Dialling mode

Your BT Freestyle 650 is set to tone dialling. If required you can switch it to pulse dialling.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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1. Press .

SETUP

2. Press or until .

3. Press or until .

4. Press or to select either

then press .

DIAL

5. Press

Temporary change to tone dialling mode

If you have set your BT Freestyle 650 to Pulse dialling, you can temporarily switch to Tone dialling during a call.

1. Press , then press , then dial the number as

normal.

Your BT Freestyle 650 will switch to Tone dialling only for the duration of this call.

2. Press

phonebook.

twice to return to the idle screen.

and hold before you store the number in the

is displayed.

is displayed then press

DIAL MODE

is displayed then press

TONE DIAL

PULSE

Switchboard use

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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Help

Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectly connected, not connected at all, or the power being turned off. Please check that your BT Freestyle 650 has been correctly set up, see page 7, before ringing the BT Freestyle 650 Helpline.

No display

The batteries may be flat or dead. Recharge or replace the batteries, see page 8.

No dial tone

Is the telephone line cord plugged into the telephone wall socket? Check that the base station is connected to the mains power and switched on.

You cannot link up with the base station

Is the icon flashing in the display? The mains power cable may not be connected at the base or switched on. Are you in range of the base? Move closer to the base. The batteries could be low or flat. Recharge or replace the batteries.

No ring on the handset

Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and that the mains power is switched on. The ringer volume may be set too low for you. See page 40 to adjust the volume.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid

Sometimes your BT Freestyle 650 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended that you place your BT Freestyle 650 at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference.

The handset charger is not working

Check that the power adaptor is properly plugged into the charger. Make sure your handset has slotted correctly into the charger. Check the batteries are fitted correctly into the handset. Check the base is plugged into a working mains power socket and that the power is switched on. Are you using the correct power adaptor?

Caller’s number is not displayed even though you have subscribed to a Caller Display service

The number has been withheld by the caller, is unavailable or is an international call, see page 24.

Caller’s name is not displayed even though their number is stored in the Phonebook

When storing Phonebook numbers, you must remember to store the full number, including the dialling code. Only exact name/number matches will allow the name to be displayed.

Help

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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Help

Answering machine does not record any messages

The memory may be full. Play and delete old messages, see page 29.

Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time

Have you set the date and time? See page 9.

Cannot access your messages from another phone

Have you changed the remote access security PIN code? See page 36. Always keep a note of the new PIN code in a safe place.

Customer Helpline

Call the dedicated BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 605 8047.

• if you are having difficulties using your BT Freestyle 650.

• if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead.

Lines open

8.00am – 8.00pm, Monday to Saturday.

10.00am – 3.00pm, Sundays.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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General information

Safety

General

• Only use the power supply included with the

product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item code for the base mains power supply is 005391. If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack, the item code for the charger mains power supply is 015124.

• For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal

Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Never use other batteries or conventional alkaline batteries. They could lead to a short circuit or destroy the battery casing.

• Recommended batteries should have a power

rating of 550mAh 1.2V. Batteries are available from the BT Freestyle 650 Helpline 0870 605

8047.

• Do not open the handset or base (other than to

change batteries. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline for all repairs.

• It is recommended that advice from a qualified

medical expert be sought before using this product in the vicinity of emergency/intensive care medical equipment.

• It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker

fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product.

• Your product may interfere with other electrical

equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you place your product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.

• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a

serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

Hearing aid?

Please note that the BT Freestyle 650 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

IMPORTANT

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

Cleaning

Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static 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, we recommend that you do not place the product on antique/veneered wood to avoid damage.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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General information

• Do not stand your product on carpets or other

surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.

• Do not submerge any part of your product in

water and do not use it in damp conditions, such as bathrooms.

• 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.

Product disposal instructions

The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life.

The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill.

Product disposal instructions for residential users

When you have no further use for it, please remove any batteries and dispose of them and the product as per your local authority’s recycling processes. For more information please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased.

Product disposal instructions for business users

Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract and ensure that this product is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.

Guarantee

Your BT Freestyle 650 digital cordless telephone is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.

Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the BT Freestyle 650, or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or materials. Products over 28 days old from the date of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or repaired product.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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The conditions of this guarantee are:

• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that

occur within the 12 month guarantee period.

• Proof of purchase is required.

• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as

instructed.

• This guarantee does not cover any faults or

defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents.

• This guarantee does not affect your statutory

rights.

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

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

Enter your base PIN here:

[ / / / ]

(See page 46 for more information)

General information

Within the 12 month guarantee period:

If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning on page 58, or contact the BT Freestyle 650 Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am–3pm, Sunday.

In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair.

Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:

If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repair must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network. We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair agent, Helpdesk Solutions on 08702 405029 or a local qualified repairer.

If you have to return your BT Freestyle 650

If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will ask you to return the product. Where possible, pack the product in its original packaging. Please remember to include all parts, including the line cords, power supply units and the original batteries. (Please note that we cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in transit.) Please obtain and keep proof of posting from the Post Office.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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General information

Technical information

How many telephones can you have?

All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line. Your BT Freestyle 650 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring. With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.

Only use the approved base mains power supply, item code 015123.

Only use the approved charger mains power supply, item code 015124 (BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack users only).

Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

R&TTE

This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards.

This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby, Suncorp Technologies, declares that this BT Freestyle 650 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Freestyle 650 is published on the website: http://www.suncorptech.com/bt

Switchboard compatibility

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

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