BT Freestyle 710 User Manual
BT Freestyle 710
User Guide
Welcome…
to your BT Freestyle 710
Digital Cordless Telephone
• 50 Name and number phonebook to store all your contact
numbers for easy dialling.
• Store a phonebook entry then copy it – or the entire phonebook
– to another BT Freestyle 710 handset.
• Inductive coupler (for use with digital hearing aids).
• Quick access to a range of BT Services including directory
enquiries and call divert.
• Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores
details of the last 20 callers in a Calls list.
• Register up to 5 handsets to the base without the need for
additional wiring.
• Digital call quality with a range of up to 300 metres outdoors and
up to 50 metres indoors (in ideal conditions).
Please note that this equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when
the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
1 You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display or Call Waiting service for these
features to work. A quarterly fee may be payable.
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Section
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 710 please call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182*
or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Alternatively, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section
at the back of this guide.
IMPORTANT
Only use the telephone line cord supplied.
* Calls made within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call
costs may vary.
Got everything?
• BT Freestyle 710 handset
• BT Freestyle 710 base
• 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
(pre-installed)
• Mains power adaptor
(item code 043650)
• Telephone line cord
If you have purchased a BT
Freestyle 710 multiple pack you
will also have the following items
for each handset:
• BT Freestyle 710 additional
handset
• BT Freestyle 710 charger
• 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
(pre-installed)
• Small mains power adaptor for
charger (item code 043650)
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In this guide
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Getting started
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up for multiple packs . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Handset display . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 11
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the phone
Switch the handset on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Make an external call. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 15
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Receive a call . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 16
Call Waiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Earpiece / handsfree volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Secrecy (mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Make a handsfree call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Answer a call handsfree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switch to handsfree during a call . . . . . . . . . 18
Redial the last number called . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Redial a number from the redial list . . . .. . . 19
Save a number from the redial list
to the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delete a redial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delete all redial numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Find handset (paging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Message & Call inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Phonebook
Store a name and number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
View an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
View phonebook capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dial an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Edit a name and number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Copy an entry . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 24
Copy all entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Delete an entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Delete entire phonebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To copy a Phonebook entry to a Speed dial . 27
To delete a Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
To edit a Speed dial . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 28
To dial using a Speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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Settings
Handset ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Handset tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handset name .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .33
Base ringtone and volume. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 34
System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Set date & time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Set alarm call . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . 36
Stop alarm ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Calls lists
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Calls list . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 37
View call details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dial from the Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook. . 38
Calls list settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delete an entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Delete entire Calls list. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 40
BT Network Services
Pre-stored BT Services numbers . . . . . . . . . . 41
BT 118 500 (Directory Enquires) . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Divert on/off/check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Waiting on/off/check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using additional handsets
Registering an additional handset . . . . . . . . 43
Select base . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 44
De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3-way conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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General information
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Technical information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting to a switchboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Inserting a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Getting started
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Location
Place your BT Freestyle 710 within 2 metres of 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
appliances to avoid interference.
Your BT Freestyle 710 works by sending radio signals between
the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on
where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures
the best signal.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power cable into the socket marked on the
underside of the base and plug the other end into the mains
power wall socket and switch the power on. You can place the
cable behind the retaining clip to prevent the plug being
accidentally pulled from the socket.
WARNING
Do not place your BT Freestyle 710 in
the bathroom or other humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Freestyle 710 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
s, the range will normally be
outdoor
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
until the handset is fully charged.
Only use the power and telephone
cables supplied with the product.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone
0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
8 Getting started
Battery low warning
If the icon flashes in the
handset display you will need to
recharge the handset before you
can use it again. You also hear a low
battery warning beep once every
60 seconds.
During charging, the icon will
scroll in the display.
Battery perfor`mance
In ideal conditions, fully charged
batteries should give up t
talk time or 100 hours standby time on
a single charge.
Note that new batteries do not reach
full capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
To keep the batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off the
base for a few hours at a time.
Running the batteries right down at
t once a week will help it last as
leas
long as possible.
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 750
Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
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.
o 10 hours
The base indicator lights up.
2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
3. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 20 hours.
When the handset is fully charged the icon will
be displayed.
4. When the batteries are fully charged, plug one end of the
telephone line cord into the socket marked on the rear of
the base and the other end into the telephone wall socket.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
9Getting started
Setting up for multiple packs
If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 710 multiple pack, you will
need to prepare any additional handsets and chargers for use.
For each additional handset and charger:
1. Insert the cable through the channel at the rear of the charger
and insert the plug into the power socket. Plug the other end
into the mains wall power socket and switch on.
2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
Charge the battery for at least 20 hours.
Any additional handsets supplied as part of a multipack are
pre-registered to the base so, once charged, are ready for use.
The handset number is shown in the display.
Using your BT Freestyle 710 on a
Broadband line?
If this product is to be used on a
broadband line then you must ensure
that it is connected via an ADSL
microfilter. Using this product on a
Broadband line without an ADSL
microfilter may cause problems with
this product and your Broadband
service.
Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be
purchased fr
om www.shop.bt.com
Your BT Freestyle 710 is ready for use.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons
Delete numbers and characters.
When on a call, press once to mute
the handset and again to switch the
When in a menu, press to cancel and
return to previous menu level.
Press to open the phonebook, page 22.
Press to make and receive calls.
handsfree speaker on and off, page 17.
In standby, press and hold to dial the
Store a speed dial number for each button.
When in standby, press and hold to dial
When storing an entry in the phonebook,
press and hold to enter a Pause, page 22.
For use with switchboard/PBX
Back/Clear/Mute
handset microphone back on.
Phonebook
Talk/Handsfree
In talk mode, press to switch
1 BT Helpline
BT Helpline, 0800 218 2182.
the stored number, page 27.
Recall
and BT Calling Features.
2-9
Menu/OK
In standby, press to open the main menu.
Press to select menu options displayed.
(UP) Redial (on side of handset)
In standby, press to open and scroll
through the Redial list, page 18.
In talk mode, press to adjust volume, page 17.
In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.
Use to scroll up through the phonebook.
When entering text, press to move the cursor left.
(DOWN) Calls (on side of handset)
In standby, press to open and scroll through the
Calls list, page 37.
In talk mode, press to adjust volume, page 17.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through
the options.
Use to scroll down through the phonebook.
When entering text, press to move the cursor right.
End call/Handset Off or On
Press to end a call.
In standby, press and hold to switch the handset
0
off/on, page 15.
In menu mode, press to return to standby.
#/Lock
Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad, page 20.
When entering text, press to switch between upper
and lower case letters.
Intercom
Use to make internal calls between handsets,
page 45.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Handset display
Handset name/number
Time
Getting to know your phone
Battery level Full
Flashing (one bar) low
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If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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Getting to know your phone
Base
Find
Press to ring all registered handsets, helpful
for finding a missing handset, page 21.
Also used during the registration
process, page 43.
Green Power light
On: power on.
Flashes: when the phone rings, during a call,
during handset registration.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Red Charging light
On: when the handset is on the base.
Getting to know your phone
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Navigating the menus
Your BT Freestyle 710 has an easy to use menu system.
Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the
menu map on the following page.
When the handset is switched on and in standby:
1. Press to open the main menu.
2. Then use or buttons to scroll through the
available options.
3. Press the option button to select a menu option or the
button to return to the previous screen.
To exit a menu and return to standby, press .
Up and Down buttons
Press the and buttons on the side
of the handset to scroll through the
menu options.
Options
If no buttons are pressed for 30
seconds the handset returns to
standby automatically.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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Getting to know your phone
Menu map
Redial List
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Calls List
Details
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Category
Settings
H/Set settings
Base settings
Date/Time
Alarm
BT Services
Dir enquiries
Divert on
Divert off
Check divert
Call wait on
Call wait off
Chk call wait
Empty
Empty
The following menus can be accessed by pressing the relevant button:
or or
Calls list empty
Settings
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Calls list
displayed,
Option
press
Details
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Settings
Helpdesk
Names menu
Directory
displayed,
Option
press
New entry
Edit entry
View
Copy entry
Copy all
Delete entry
Delete all
Capacity
Speed dial
Phonebook
empty
New entry
Capacity
Redial list
displayed,
Option
press
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Using the phone
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Switch handset on or off
To switch off
1. Press and hold .
2.
Switch off?
is displayed, press
Yes
to confirm.
To switch on
1. Press and hold .
Searching
2.
is displayed, then the screen will return to standby.
Make an external call
1. Press .
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.
Preparatory dialling
1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press to
delete the last digit.
2. Press to dial.
End a call
1. Press .
When you make a call, the Power/In
use light on the base flashes.
Call timer
Your handset will automatically time
the duration of all external calls.
The handset display shows the call
duration both during and for a few
seconds after your call.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
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Using the phone
Auto answer
As long as you have auto answer set to
ON you can answer a call by lifting the
handset off the base. If you have
switched auto answer off, you will
need to press as well. Auto answer
ON is the default setting. See page 32.
To switch your call waiting service on
or off, see page 42.
Receive a call
When you receive a call, the phone rings. The display shows
the caller’s number if available or the caller’s name if it
matches an entry in the phonebook.
1. Press .
Call Waiting
Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Call Waiting
service and it is switched on, your BT Freestyle 710 will alert
you to a second incoming call while you are already engaged
on an external call.
1. You will hear the call waiting tone and the display will show
the number of the caller, or the name if it matches an entry in
your phonebook.
2. Press to answer the new call and your first caller is put
on hold.
3. Press to toggle between the two callers.
4. Press to hang up the current call.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Using the phone
Earpiece / handsfree volume
During a call you can adjust the volume of the earpiece or
loudspeaker. There are 5 levels.
1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume.
The and buttons can be found on
the side of the handset.
Secrecy (Mute)
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your
caller hearing.
1. Press . The display shows
cannot hear you.
2. Press again to return to your caller.
Mute on
and your caller
Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the
handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to
your conversation over the loudspeaker.
Make a handsfree call
1. Dial the number then press . You hear your call over the
handset loudspeaker. Press to switch the call between
the earpiece and the loudspeaker.
2. Press to end the call.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
During a handsfree call, press or to
change the volume.
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