BT FREESTYLE 7110 User Manual

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User Guide

BT FREESTYLE 7110

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■ Directory lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for

easy dialling.

■ Send and receive SMS text messages.

■ Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone

stores details of the last 30 callers in a Calls list. Caller Display requires subscription.

■ Expandable system. You can have up to 5 GAP

compatible handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 7110 base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a third is on an external call.

■ Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and

up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions).

Welcome…

to your BT Freestyle 7110 digital cordless telephone

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

You must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long as it is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.

■ Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freestyle 7110, contact the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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

■ Hearing aid?

Please note that the BT Freestyle 7110 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

Got everything?

■ BT Diverse 7100

handset

■ BT Freestyle 7110 base

■ Mains power adaptor

■ Telephone line cord

■ Belt clip

■ 2 x AAA rechargeable

batteries

If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 7110 multiple pack you will also have the following for each additional handset:

■ BT Diverse 7100 charger

■ 2 x AAA NiMH

rechargeable batteries

■ Mains power adaptor for

the charger

Getting started

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

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Battery low warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Main display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Using the phone

Dialling numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Auto-answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Backlit display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Switch handset on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Handset ringer on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Make an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Earpiece and handsfree volume . . . . . .19

Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Directory

Open the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Entering names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Add a new directory entry . . . . . . . . . .25

Dial from the directory . . . . . . . . . . . .25

View an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Edit an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Delete entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Copying directory entries . . . . . . . . . . .27

Copy to another handset . . . . . . . . . . .27

Set groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Name and set melody for

a group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Caller Display

Caller information not available . . . . . .31

Using Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

View / dial a number from the

Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Save a number to the directory . . . . . .33

Delete an entry in the Calls list . . . . . .33

Delete the entire Calls list . . . . . . . . . .33

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SMS texting

To subscribe to the SMS text

messaging service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Cost of the fixed line service . . . . . . . .34

Send an SMS text message . . . . . . . . .35

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

SMS template messages . . . . . . . . . . .38

Edit SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Delete SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Read, edit and send draft SMS

text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Read, edit and send messages

from your outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Incoming call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Reading SMS texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Delete an SMS text message . . . . . . . .43

Delete all SMS text messages . . . . . . .43

Switch SMS text alert on/off . . . . . . . . .44

SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .44

Adding or changing a

Send Service number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Adding or changing a

Receive Service number . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Selecting a Send Service

number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Additional handset settings

Day, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adjust contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Backlight on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Key beeps on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .52

Base settings

Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Recall mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Base PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Base setting defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Additional handsets and bases

Registering new handsets . . . . . . . . . .57

De-registering a handset . . . . . . . . . . .58

Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3-Way calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Using additional bases . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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Help

Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . . .61

Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

General information

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .70

Access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Insert a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Additional replacement items . . . . . . .73

R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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WARNING

Do not place your BT Freestyle 7110 base in the bathroom or other humid areas.

Handset range

The BT Freestyle 7110 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and the handset. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and the handset, e.g. base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range could be reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can severely affect the range.

Signal strength

The symbol on your handset screen indicates when you are in range. When you are out of range, it flashes and the screen displays OUT OF RANGE and there is a beep.

IMPORTANT

Do not connect the telephone line until at least one of the handsets is fully charged.

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

Which socket?

Power socket

Telephone line socket

Getting started

Location

You need to place your BT Freestyle 7110 base station close enough to a mains power 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 7110 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 adaptor into the power socket on the underside of the base. Plug the other end into the mains socket. The Power/In Use and message indicator lights up.

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Power adaptor cable

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2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by placing the handset on the base. The screen shows the battery icon filling up.

4. Connect the telephone line cord to the base and plug the other end into the wall socket.

Your BT Freestyle 7110 is ready for use.

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Battery low warning

When the batteries need recharging, the handset beeps and the display shows .

Battery level

The battery symbol shows the current level

Battery performance

To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time (after the initial 16 hour charge).

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

On a full charge, your BT Freestyle 7110 handset gives up to 12 hours talk time or up to 120 hours standby.

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.

Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is normal.

Telephone line cord

Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the day and time is automatically set when you receive your first incoming call.

However, you can also set the day and time manually, see page 47.

BT Freestyle 7110 multiple pack owners only

Location

You need to place your BT Freestyle 7100 charger close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach.

Setting up the charger

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

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Under no circumstances use nonrechargeable batteries. Only use NiMH rechargeable batteries with a recommended capacity of 750mAh. Using inappropriate batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.

Helpline

If you are having any difficulties setting up or using your BT Freestyle 7110, please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email

bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

Power adaptor cable

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

3. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset for at least 16 hours.

Follow instructions on page 57 for registering additional handsets to the BT Freestyle 7110 base.

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Getting to know your phone

Navigation

Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list

Lets you scroll through menu

options.

During a call, adjusts the earpiece

and handsfree volume, page 19.

Up also displays the Redial list

page 20.

Down also opens the Calls list

page 32.

Menu (in standby mode)

Press to open the on-screen Menu

and select the displayed option

page 13.

Talk/Handsfree

Press to make and receive calls,

(page 17), lets you switch to

Handsfree (page 18) and also

switches the handset on (page 17).

Star

Mutes the handset ringer.

Recall

Used with some BT Calling

Features.

Incoming call light

Flashes when the handset is ringing.

Directory (in standby mode)

Press to open the Directory and select from up to 50 names and numbers you can program into the handset, page 23.

End call

Press to end a call, page 17. Press and hold to switch the handset off, page 17.

Keypad lock

Prevents accidentally dialling numbers when carrying the handset around, page 22.

Int

Lets you make internal calls between handsets, page 22.

Handset buttons

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Main display icons

Base

Power/In Use

indicator

On when the

power

is connected.

Flashes when line

is in use.

Page

Rings all registered handsets, so you can find them.

Used to register additional handsets.

In range. Flashes when

you are out of range.

Keypad lock on.

Shows current battery level.

Handset ringer off.

Handset 1 01 / 03 12:03pm

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Navigating the menus…

Your BT Freestyle 7110 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on page 15.

Press MENU to open the main menu and use the navigation button to scroll up or down to the menu you want. Press the OK option button to access the features in the menu.

… and selecting menu options

Once the menu list you want is open, use the navigation button to scroll up or down through the options, then press OK to select the option you want. For example, to adjust the handset ringer melody for external calls:

1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to

HANDSET SETTINGS

and

press OK. Display shows

RINGER MELODY

2. Press OK. Display highlights

EXTERNAL

Scroll UP or DOWN to choose either

EXTERNAL

INTERNAL

and press OK. The current melody is displayed

and played.

3. Scroll UP or DOWN to the melody you want and press

SAVE.

Getting to know your phone

As you get deeper into the menu you will find that multiple options are shown in the handset display. The highlighted option will be selected when you press OK.

Navigation button

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Go back one level

You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK.

Exit menu

If you want to exit a menu or the phone book, press

BACK. If you want to go straight to the standby screen

press the button.

Press the MENU button to access menus or the DIR button to open the directory.

Scroll to display menu options. Then press OK to select.

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Handset 1 01 / 03 12:03pm

Menu Dir

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SMS Text Messaging

Write Message Inbox Drafts Outbox Templates SMS Settings

Handset Settings

Ringer Melody Ringer Volume Name Handset Call Groups Key Beeps On/Off Auto Talk On/Off Display Contrast Backlight On/Off Select Base

Base Settings

Ringer Melody Ringer Volume Handset Priority Dial Mode Recall Mode Change System PIN

Time & Date Settings

Set Date & Time Set Day Alarm

Registration

Menu map

Dialling numbers quickly

Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page

23), the Calls list (page 31) or the redial list (page 20)

Call timer

Your handset automatically times the duration of every call. The time is shown during the call and for a few seconds after the call has ended.

Auto-answer

You can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the base. If you would rather press to receive a call when the handset is on the base, you need to switch Auto-answer off, page 50.

Backlit display

When you press any button or receive a call/message, the display lights up. If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the light is switched off.

You can disable the backlight if you wish, see page 49.

Using the phone

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Switch handset on/off

1. Press and hold to switch handset off.

2. Press and hold to switch it on.

Handset ringer on/off

1. Press and hold to switch the handset ringer off. Display shows

2. Press and hold again to switch it back on.

Make an external call

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

Preparatory dialling

Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press

CLEAR to delete. Press to dial.

End a call

Press or place the handset back on the base.

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Receiving calls

When the telephone rings the display may show the number or name of the calling party.

Or show

External Call

if Caller Display is not subscribed to.

Handset X

if it is an internal call where Xis the number

of the handset calling.

The handset icon will also flash.

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

If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service your caller’s number (and name if stored in the Directory) will be shown. See page 31 for more information.

Handsfree

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.

Switch to handsfree before a call.

1. Press . Display shows press again. Display shows and you can hear the dial tone over the handset speaker.

2. Press to switch handsfree off.

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Switch to handsfree during a call.

Press . To switch handsfree off, press again.

Earpiece and handsfree volume

You can adjust the earpiece and the handsfree loudspeaker volume. There are 5 levels to choose from.

During a call:

Use the navigation button to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call the setting will remain at the last selected level.

Secrecy

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

1. During the call press SECRECY. Display flashes

Secrecy

. Your caller cannot hear you.

2. Press OFF to return to your caller.

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Earpiece and handsfree volume are independent of each other but instructions for adjusting are the same for both.

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Using the phone

If the number is already in the directory the SAVE option will not be shown.

Redial

You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called. If you have stored a name in the Directory to go with the number, the name will be displayed instead, see page 23.

Redial the last number

Press to open the Redial list. The last number dialled is highlighted. Press to dial the number.

Redial a number from the list

Press to open the Redial list, the last number called is highlighted. Press UP or DOWN on the navigation button to scroll through the list. When the number you want is highlighted, press ,

Empty

If there are no numbers in the Redial list, the display shows

Redial List Empty

Copy a number from the redial list

You can copy a number from the redial list into the directory. The redial list holds up to 5 of your most recently dialled numbers.

1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll UP or DOWN to the number you want and press OPTION.

2. Scroll DOWN to highlight

SAVE NUMBER

. Press OK.

3. Display shows

ENTER NAME

. Use the keypad to enter a name (see page 23 for entering text) and press SAVE. Display shows

EDIT NUMBER

. If necessary, use the keypad to change the number, then press SAVE to confirm.

Deleting a redial entry

Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want. Press OPTION.

DELETE ENTRY

is highlighted.

Press OK.

Delete entire redial list

Press to open the redial list. Press OPTION.

DELETE

ENTRY

is highlighted. Press DOWN to highlight

DELETE

ALL

. Press OK,

DELETE ALL ENTRIES?

is displayed. Press

DELETE to confirm or SAVE to cancel.

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You can alert handset users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset by paging the handsets, (paging calls cannot be answered by a handset).

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Press on the base. The handsets ring. Display flashes

PAGING CALL

. Press again to stop the

handsets ringing or press on the handset.

Keypad lock

You can lock the keypad so that numbers are not dialled accidentally whilst carrying the handset around.

1. Press and hold . Display confirms

KEYPAD LOCKED

and then reverts to the standby screen and displays .

2. Press UNLOCK, then press whilst

Press#To

Unlock Keys

is shown in the display.

While the keypad is locked you can still answer incoming calls and make 999 or 112 calls to the emergency service. But you cannot call other numbers or use the menus.

Internal calls

You can call the other handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 7110 base.

1. Press . The other handset numbers are displayed. Press the navigation button to highlight the handset number you want, then press OK.

2. To end the call, press .

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Using the phone

If you are making an internal call, and you receive an external call, any handset not in use will ring.

The handsets that are being used will beep in the earpiece. To take the call, press to finish the internal call, then press TALK to take the new call.

Pressing will stop that handset only or pressing will stop all handsets ringing.

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