BT Freelance XC 100 User manual

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User
Guide
BT Freelance
XC 100 / 100 Twin
Digital Cordless Telephone
This product is not DECT
GAP compatible. It cannot
be registered to any other
DECT GAP telephone and
it is not possible to register
additional handsets.
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls
when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for
access to emergency services.
This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched
telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.

Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’
guide to your BT Freelance XC 100
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Handset display
Displays the status
of your handset.
Talk button
Use to make, receive
and end calls.
Int button
Use to make an internal call
or to transfer a call to the
BT Freelance XC 100 additional
handset (feature only available
if you have purchased the
BT Freelance XC 100 Twin).
Recall button
For use with a switchboard/PBX
and some BT Select Services.
Also use to exit the Calls list.
Quickdial button
Use to store up to 10 numbers
that can then be dialled at the
touch of two buttons.
Keypad
Delete/Secrecy button
Use to delete digits entered
incorrectly and numbers in the
Calls list. Also used to mute a call
so the caller cannot hear you talk
to someone close by.
Calls list button
Press to enter the Calls list, to
view the last 10 calls/most recent
calls. Also use to scroll up and
down through the Calls list.
Volume button
In idle mode use to adjust
the handset ringer volume.
During a call, use to adjust
the earpiece speech volume.
Redial/Pause button
Press to redial the last number
called. Also, press to dial or
store a pause in a number.
At a glance
BT Freelance XC 100 Handset
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Redial Volume
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Quickdial

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Power/
In Use
Charging
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Additionally if you have purchased the BT Freelance XC 100 Twin
Power/In use light
Green light comes on to
indicate mains power.
Flashes when the line is
in use.
Charging light
Red light comes on
when the batteries are
being recharged.
BT Freelance XC 100 Base
BT Freelance XC 100 Charger
Note
When batteries are fully charged the charging light will
remain lit.
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Redial Volume
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Quickdial
Page button
Use to page a
handset(s).

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Quick guide to the handset
display icons
Batteries are charged
Batteries are exhausted and require charging
Batteries are being charged
Switches off when batteries are fully charged
Handset is in use
Flashes to indicate an external incoming call
Steady during an external call
Flashes to indicate an internal call
Indicates you are dialling or storing a
number in the Quickdial memory
Secrecy feature is switched on
Steady when viewing the Calls list
Flashes when a new call has been received
in the Calls list
Steady when handset is in range of the base
Flashes when the handset is out of range of
the base

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In this guide
At a glance 1
Introduction 6
Unpacking 7
For your records 8
Safety information 9
Setting up 11
Using the telephone 18
Making and receiving calls 18
Secrecy 20
Last number redial 20
aging 21
Quickdial memory 22
Caller Display 24
Handset settings 26
Using the T Freelance XC 100
Twin additional handset 27
Internal calls 27
Transferring calls 28
Help 29
General information 31
Guarantee 31
Technical information 32
Switchboard compatibility 32
Switchboard external line access code 33
Setting pauses 33
Recall 33
Index 34

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ntroduction
Your BT Freelance XC 100 is designed for ease of use and
made to the high standards set by BT.
You can expect your BT Freelance XC 100 to provide many
years of quality service. Please read the instructions
carefully before use and keep this user guide for future
reference.
DECT
By purchasing the BT Freelance XC 100 you now own a
product which combines the advantages of cordless
operation with the performance of a high quality corded
telephone. It complies with the Digitally Enhanced
Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) standard and offers
unparalleled quality and features.
This user guide applies to both the BT Freelance XC 100
and BT Freelance XC 100 Twin telephones. Please note the
BT Freelance XC 100 range of telephones are non GAP
compatible. Please refer to page 27 for further information.

BT Freelance XC 100 handset
BT Freelance XC 100 base
Power supply for the base
(Item code 872260)
2 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH)
Telephone line cord
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Unpacking your BT Freelance XC 1
or BT Freelance XC 1 Twin
Check that your BT Freelance XC 100 is complete.
If anything is missing, please contact your place of
purchase immediately.
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Power/
In Use
Charging

BT Freelance XC 100 Twin additional handset
BT Freelance XC 100 Twin charger
Power supply for the charger
(Item code 003313)
2 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH)
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Additionally if you have purchased the BT Freelance XC 100 Twin:
For your records
Helpline
If you have problems with your phone, please call the BT
Freelance XC 100 Helpline on 0 706 05 047.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
(on the underside of the base)
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required, so
please keep your receipt.

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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
number for the base is 872260. The item number for the
charger is 003313 (only applicable if you have purchased
the BT Freelance 100 XC Twin).
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 Freelance XC 100 Helpline 0 706 05 047.
Do not open the handset or base. This could expose you
to high voltages or other risks. Contact the helpline for
all repairs.
Radio signals transmitted between the handset and base
may cause interference to hearing aids.
It is recommended that advice from a qualified 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.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.
Safety information