BT FREELANCE XD 1550 User manual

User Guide
BTFREELANCE XD 1500
&XD 1550
BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 – Issue 2 - Edition 2 – 21.09.05 – 7060BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 – Issue 2 - Edition 2 – 21.09.05 – 7060

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•50 Name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently
used numbers.
•Digital answering machine for high quality message recording
•Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the
phone* and keeps a list of your last 40 callers. You can also dial
numbers direct from the Calls list.
•Handsfree lets you make and receive calls using the built-in
handset loudspeaker so your hands are free for other tasks
during a call.
•Redial up to 10 of the last numbers called.
•Use up to 5 handsets with your BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 base.
•Make internal calls and transfer external calls between handsets.
•Choose from 10 different ringtones for internal and external calls
as well as numbers stored in the phonebook
•Clock/Alarm built into charger (BT Freelance XD 1550 only).
*Requires subscription to your network’s Caller Display service.
Welcome…
to your BT Freelance XD 1500/1550
Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine

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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’, over the next
few pages.
•Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your
BTFreelance XD 1500/1550 please contact the
Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’
at the back of this guide.
Hearing aid?
•Please note that the BTFreelance XD 1500/1550
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 Freelance XD 1500
or 1550 handset
• BT Freelance XD 1500
or 1550 base
• 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable
batteries
•Mains power adaptor
(Item code: 005391)
• Telephone line cord
• Belt clip
In addition, if you have
purchased a BT Freelance
XD 1500 or 1550 multipack
you will also have the
following for each additional
handset:
• BT Freelance XD 1500 or
1550 charger
•2xAAA NiMH rechargeable
batteries
•Mains power adaptor
(Item code: 021299)
• Belt clip

Getting started
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connect the base to mains power . . . .7
Preparing your handset ............8
Connect to the telephone line . . . . . . . 9
Set the answering machine day
and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Attach the belt-clip (optional) . . . . . . .11
Handset date and time . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Answering machine base and charger . .15
Charger/alarm clock
(BT Freelance XD 1550 only) . . . . . . . .16
Using your phone
Switch the handset on/off . . . . . . . . . .17
Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Redial a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Delete a number from the redial list . . .19
Delete the entire redial list . . . . . . . . .19
Copy a redial number to the phonebook .20
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the phonebook ............21
Add an entry to the phonebook . . . . . .21
Dial from the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . .22
Edit an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Delete an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Internal calls ...................24
Make an internal call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Receive an internal call . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Transfer an external call . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3-Way call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Caller Display & the Calls list
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
View the Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Dial a number in the Calls list . . . . . . .27
Copy a number to the phonebook . . . .28
Delete an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Delete the entire Calls list . . . . . . . . . .28
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Using the answering machine
Switch the answering machine on/off . .29
Listening to your messages . . . . . . . . .29
Outgoing messages (OGMs) . . . . . . . .31
Record your own OGM . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Check your current OGM . . . . . . . . . . .32
Select the OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Re-instate the pre-recorded OGM . . . .32
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Memory full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Operating your answering machine
from another phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Set the security PIN code . . . . . . . . . . .36
Check security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Alarm clock (BT Freelance XD 1550 only)
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setting the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Silence the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Handset settings
Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Handset ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Keypad beep on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Battery low warning beep on/off . . . . .42
Out of range warning beep on/off . . . .42
Keypad lock via the menu . . . . . . . . . .42
Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Set the date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Set the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Set the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Base settings
Base ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Base ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Change base PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Emergency default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Additional handsets and bases
Register a new handset to base . . . . . . 48
Register a different manufacturer’s
handset to your base. .............49
Selecting a base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Help ..........................51

General Information
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .56
Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Flash duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Access code and entering a pause . . . .56
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
BT Accessories and Replacement Items . .59
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Location
You need to place your BT Freelance XD 1500/1550
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 BTFreelance XD 1500/1550 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 can help to provide the best signal.
Connect the base to mains power
1. Plug the jack of the mains power adaptor into the socket
marked on the underside of the base and plug the
other end to the mains power wall socket. The green
Power/In Use light comes on.
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WARNING
Do not place your BT Freelance
XD 1500/1550 in the bathroom or
other humid areas.
Handset range
Your BT Freelance XD 1500/1550
has a range of up to 300m 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 handset and the base,
e.g. the base is indoors and the
handset is either indoors or
outdoors, the range could be
reduced to 50m. Thick stone walls
will severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The icon on your handset display
indicates when you are in range of
the base. When it flashes and you
hear a warning beep, you are out
of range and will need to move
closer to the base.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until the handset is fully charged.
The base station should be
plugged into the mains power
socket at all times.
Power adaptor cable

Preparing your handset
2. Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied,
taking note of the polarity markings inside the battery
compartment, then slide the battery compartment shut.
3. Place the handset on the base to charge. The red charging
light comes on. You should let the batteries charge
continuously for at least 24 hours. The batteries and case
may become warm during charging, this is normal.
BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 multipack users only:
Place each BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 charger within
reach of a mains power wall socket.
Connect the charger(s) and charge the handset(s)
i. Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on
the underside of the charger and plug the other end to
the mains power wall socket.
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WARNING
Never use non-rechargeable
batteries. Only use the approved
batteries. Using unapproved
batteries will invalidate your
guarantee and may damage the
telephone.
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the
handset batteries should give
about 10 hours talk time or 200
hours standby on a single charge.
(This does not mean you can
unplug the base or leave it for this
length of time without charge.)
Please note that new NiMH
rechargeable batteries do not reach
full capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
See ‘Battery performance’ on the
following page.
Battery low warning
If the icon is flashing in the
display and you hear a warning
beep every minute during a call,
you will need to recharge your
handset before you can use it.
The charging light will be lit when
the handet is in the base or charger
–even when the batteries are fully
charged.

ii. Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied,
taking note of the polarity markings inside the battery
compartment, then slide the battery compartment shut.
iii. Place the handset on the charger. The red charging
light comes on. You should let the batteries charge
continuously for at least 24 hours.
The display will show the time and the handset number
e.g.
–2– , to show it is registered to the base.
Connect to the telephone line
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the socket marked
on the underside of the base and plug the other end into
the telephone wall socket.
Your phone is now set up to make and receive calls.
Please note that the answering machine is already
switched on and is ready to answer incoming calls.
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Battery performance
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 least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
After charging your handset for the
first time, subsequent charging time
for the batteries is approximately
6–8hours.
The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce
with time as they wear out, thus
reducing the talk/standby time.
Eventually they will need replacing.
New batteries are available from
the BTFreelance XD Helpline on
0870 605 8047.
Telephone line cord

The default day and time setting is
Saturday 12.01 pm.
To switch the answering machine off press on the
base. The machine announces “Answer Off”.See page 29
for more information about your answering machine.
Set the answering machine day and time
Your answering machine will automatically add the day
and time each message is received.
5. At the answering machine:
i. Press .The current day and time setting
is announced.
ii. Press and hold .The day only is announced. Press
to select the correct day.
iii. Press again. The day and hour are announced.
Press or to select the correct hour 1-24.
iv. Press the day, hour and minute is announced. Press
or to select the correct minute. The machine will
automatically select AM or PM accordingly.
v. The machine announces the day and time setting.
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Attach the belt-clip (optional)
6. Press the belt clip onto the back of the handset until it
clicks into place.
Handset date and time
If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display
service, the day and time will be set on the handset
automatically. To set the handset day and time manually,
see page 43.
However, the correct day can only be set manually, see
page 43.
Your BTFreelance XD 1500/1550 is now ready
for use.
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Secrecy / Clear / Back
During a call, mutes your voice so your
caller cannot hear you, page 18.
Press to return to the previous menu.
Use to delete characters in the
phonebook and calls lists.
Redial / Pause
Press to open the redial list, page 19.
Use to enter a pause in a stored
number, page 56.
Phonebook
Press to open the phonebook,
page 21.
✱/Keypad lock
Use to lock/unlock the keypad to
prevent accidental dialling, page 20.
R/Power On Off
Use with switchboard services and BT
Calling Features, page 26.
Press and hold to switch the
handset on/off, page 17.
In use light
On when the line is in use.
Flashes when you have an incoming call.
Handsfree
Lets you make and receive calls
using the built-in handset loudspeaker,
page 18.
Menu / OK
Press to open the menu, page 14.
Press to select menu options.
▲Scroll ▼
Scroll up or down through menu
options, calls lists and phonebook
entries.
Vol
During a call, press ▲or ▼to adjust
the volume, page 19.
Talk / End call
Press to make, receive and end calls.
Calls
Press to open and scroll through the
Calls list, page 26.
Int
Use to make internal calls and
transfer calls to other BT Freelance
XD 1500/1550 handsets registered
to the base, page 24.
Handset buttons

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Flashes to indicate an incoming external call
External call in progress
Flashes to indicate an incoming internal call
Internal call in progress
3Way call in progress
Indicates signal strength
Flashes when handset is not registered to the base
Menu open
Phonebook open
Handsfree speaker on
New number(s) in Call list
Answered call (when viewing the Calls list)
Unanswered call (when viewing the Calls list)
Keypad locked
The displayed number is longer than 12 digits
Battery charge full
Battery charge medium
Battery charge low
Flashing –Battery charge nearly empty
Standby screen
Handset display icons
* This features requires subscription to your network provider’s Caller Display service.
Handset numberCurrent time
Battery charge level Range indicator

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Menu map
Using the menu
All your phone’s functions and settings can be accessed
through the main menu. The menu map below shows all
menu options you can choose from.
Press to enter the menu. The icon is displayed.
Press or to scroll through the menu options.
When you reach the end of the list, the first option is
displayed again.
Toselect an option, press .
To return to the previous menu display, press .
Quick exit a menu
If you want to exit a menu or
cancel an operation at any time
you can press and hold to
return to the standby screen.
Phonebook
Add entry
Modify entry
Delete entry
Setup
Base Volume
Base Melody
Delete handset
PIN code
Dial mode
Default
Handset
Beep
Internal ringer volume
External ringer volume
Internal ringer melody
External ringer melody
Auto answer
Name
Language
Key lock
Register
Select base
Register base
Date – Time
Date set
Clock set
Alarm set

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Power/In use light
On when the power is
plugged in and switched
on.
Flashes when the
handset is in use.
Stop
Stops message playback.
§Skip ©
Press to skip forward
or backward through
your answering
machine messages.
OGM
Press to hear your
outgoing message
Use to change your
outgoing message.
New message indicator
Flashes when you have
new answering machine
messages.
Play/Pause
Play or pause
recorded messages.
Answer On/Off
Switches the
answering machine
on/off.
Vol + –
Adjust playback
volume.
Page
Press to page handsets
registered to the base. Can
be useful to find misplaced
handsets, page 21.
Use to register/de-register
handsets, page 48.
Del
Press to delete
recorded
messages.
Charging light
Comes on whenever
the handset is
positioned correctly
on the base.
Answering machine base and charger
See page 29 for more detailed information about your answering machine.

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Charger/alarm clock (BT Freelance XD 1550 only)
Underside of charger
Up, Set, Mode
Used to change time and
alarm settings, page 37.
Alarm off
Press to silence the alarm.
Alarm on indicator
Flashes when the alarm sounds.
Charging indicator
Comes on whenever the handset is
positioned correctly on the charger.
AM/PM indicators
Clock display
Alarm set indicator
Lights up when the alarm is set.

Using your phone
Switch the handset on/off
1. To switch off, press and hold until the display goes off.
2. To switch the handset on, press and hold .
Make a call
1. Press .When you hear the dial tone, dial the phone
number.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the phone number first. The number is shown in
the display.
2. Press to dial the number.
End a call
1. Press , or place the handset back on the base/charger.
Receiving calls
1. When the phone rings, press to answer the call, or if
the handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it to
answer the call. If you would rather press after lifting
the handset to receive a call, you will need to switch
Auto-answer off, see page 43.
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Caller Display
If you have subscribed to your
network’s Caller Display service,
the caller’s number (or name, if an
exact number match is found in
the phonebook) will also be
displayed, see page 26.
If you make a mistake as you
enter the number, press to
delete a digit.
Call timer
After the first 15 seconds of your
call, the call timer is displayed.
At the end of your call, the total
duration is shown for 5 seconds.
Dialling numbers quickly
Numbers can also be dialled direct
from the phonebook (page 22), the
calls list (page 27), or the redial list
(page 19).

Secrecy
You can stop your caller from hearing you while you talk
to someone else close by.
1. During a call, press . The handset microphone is
muted and the display shows
MUTE .
2. Press again to resume your call.
Handsfree
Handsfree switches on the handset loudspeaker so you
can talk to your caller without holding the handset.
It also enables other people in the room listen to both
sides of your conversation.
Make a handsfree call
1. Press . You will hear a dial tone and the display
shows the icon. Dial the phone number. Your call can
be heard over the handset’s loudspeaker.
2. Press to end the call.
Answer a handset call handsfree
1. When the phone rings, press .
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Press to switch between the
handset earpiece and handsfree
during a call.

Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the earpiece or loudspeaker volume.
1. During a call, press to increase or to decrease
the volume.
Redial
The last 10 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list.
1. Press to open the redial list. The most recently dialled
number is displayed. If the number matches an entry
stored in the handset phonebook, the name is displayed.
2. Scroll or to the number or name you want.
3. Press to redial the entry displayed.
Delete a number from the redial list
1. Press then scroll or to the entry you want.
2. Press .
DELETE ? is displayed, press .
Delete the entire redial list
1. Press to open the redial list, then press and hold .
Display shows
DELETE ALL ? .
2. Press to confirm or to cancel.
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Each number saved in the redial
list can be up 32 digits long.
Display the name or number
When name is displayed, you can
switch between the name and
number by pressing .

Copy a redial number to the phonebook
1. Press then scroll or through the list to the
entry you want.
2. Press . The displays shows
ADD? . Press again.
3. Use the keypad to enter or edit the name, then press .
4. Edit the number if necessary, then press .
MELODY 1
is dispayed.
5. Scroll and to select a ringtone and press to
confirm. The entry is stored.
Keypad lock
You can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidental
dialling while carrying it around.
You do not need to unlock the keypad to answer a call,
just press or lift the handset as normal.
1. To lock the keypad press and hold until the display
shows the icon.
2. To unlock the keypad press any button, the display
shows
PRESS * .
3. Press within 3 seconds.
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