BT Freestyle 1050 User manual

Combined Cordless Telephone & Digital Answering Machine
User Guide
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power
fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
Freestyle 1050

Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’
guide to your Freestyle 1050.

Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’
guide to your Freestyle 1050.

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Talk
Press to get a dialling tone and to
end a call.
See page 8
Channel
Enables you to change the
channel if there is interference
on your call.
See page 9
P
Inserts a pause when dialling
a number.
See page 11
Recall
For use with some
BT Select Services and when
connected to a switchboard.
See page 11
Quickdial memory
Allows you to store and dial up to
10 numbers in the memory.
See page 9
Battery charging contacts
Place handset face down on the
base to charge the batteries.
Aerial
Does not extend.
See page 5
In Use / Battery Low
Comes on when the handset is in
use or, if the handset is on
standby, to indicate the battery
needs recharging.
Secrecy / Screen
For Secrecy: when pressed
during a call, the caller cannot
hear you.
For Screen: allows you to hear a
caller leaving a message through
your handset. You can then
choose to take the call or not.
Also operates the answer
machine functions.
See page 9, 18
Keypad
Redial
Redials the last number called.
See page 8
At a glance
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1471
To set the 1471 call return
feature on or off.
See page 18
Quickdial reference label
Lists the names of up to 10 numbers
stored in the quickdial memory.
See page 10
Volume
Adjusts the loudspeaker volume.
See page 14
Page
Lets you page the handset.
(Useful in finding a misplaced
handset.)
See page 11
Skip
Switches message alert On/Off.
Lets you skip forward and
backwards through your messages.
Sets Answer delay.
See page 14, 16, 17
Answer On/Off/Stop
Switches the answering machine
on and off, and stops playback of
messages when in Answer
Machine mode.
See page 13
Microphone
For recording your OGM and
memo messages.
Battery charging contacts
Base unit aerial
Extend fully for best reception.
See page 7
OGM
Used when recording and
playing back your own outgoing
message.
See page 13
VIP
Automatically alerts you to your
most important callers.
See page 19
LEDs
CHARGING – comes on when
the handset battery is being
charged.
Play/Memo/Pause
Used when playing back
or pausing messages and
when recording memos.
See pages 15, 20
IN USE – comes on when the
line is in use.
BATT LOW – comes on when the
answering machine back-up
battery needs replacing.
Delete
Deletes recorded messages and
memos.
See page 13, 16
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In this guide
At a glance 1
Introduction 4
Setting up 5
Using your Freestyle 1050
telephone 8
Making and receiving calls 8
Using the memory to store
and dial numbers 9
Using your Freestyle 1050
answering machine 12
Outgoing messages 12
Message display 12
Incoming messages 14
Answer delay 17
Call screening 17
Using the 1471 feature 18
Using the VIP feature 19
Memos 20
Operating your answering machine
from the cordless handset 21
Remote access 23
Help 27
Technical information 30
Maintenance 32
Wall mounting 34
Index 36

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Introduction
Your Freestyle 1050 is designed for ease of use and made to the high
standards set by BT
Thank you for making the right choice. You can
expect your Freestyle 1050 to provide many years
of quality service. Please read the instructions
carefully before use and keep this user guide for
future reference.
For your records
For warranty purposes, proof of purchase is
required, so please keep your receipt.
Emergency calls
The emergency services can be contacted in the
UK by dialling 999 or 112.
As the Freestyle 1050 is a mains-powered
cordless telephone, in certain situations you may
not be able to make an emergency call:
• If there is severe radio interference.
• If the handset batteries fail.
• If there is a power cut.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
(on the underside of the base unit)
Purchase price:
If your Freestyle 1050 is connected to a PBX
(switchboard), you may have to dial an access
number before 999 to contact the emergency
services.
Unpacking your Freestyle 1050
Check that your Freestyle 1050 is complete.
When you unpack you should have:
• Freestyle 1050 handset including
rechargeable battery
•Freestyle 1050 telephone
answering machine
• Mains power lead with
attached 13 amp adaptor plug
•Wall-mounting bracket,
two screws and wall
plugs for wall mounting
Customer Helpline
If you have problems with your phone, call the
Freestyle 1050 Helpline Service on 0845 758 5589
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Setting up
Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 1050 ready for use
3Insert a new PP3 9V alkaline
back-up battery in the base unit
2Check your telephone socket
1Handset aerial
The back-up battery is available separately and
ensures your Freestyle 1050 retains messages,
settings and stored phone numbers if there is a
mains power failure. If no battery is installed,
the BATT LOW light comes on when the mains
power is switched on.
In the event of a power failure the back-up
battery will last for up to 6 hours.
Your Freestyle 1050 uses a compact aerial which
does not pull out.
If you do not have a modern-style telephone
socket, call Freefone 0800 800 150 and ask for
a BT engineer to come and fit the correct socket.
This is a chargeable service.
SETTING UP
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Mains power adaptor
The Freestyle 1050 must only be used with the
adaptor supplied.
Using any other adaptor will invalidate the approval
given to this apparatus.
When fully charged and in good condition,
the handset battery will provide up to 6 hours
continuous talk time or 72 hours standby.
If the handset battery is running low, the
BATTERY LOW light will f lash every 10 -15 seconds.
If you are making a call and the handset
battery is running low, the phone will beep every
10 -15 seconds.
Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.
6Charge the handset battery for at
least 12 hours
When you first use your Freestyle 1050, the
rechargeable batteries in the handset need
charging for 12 hours.
Place the handset on the base unit face down,
ensuring the contacts are touching.
The CHARGING light on the base unit comes ON.
After the handset has been charged for 12 hours,
your phone is ready for use.
As a rule, placing the handset on the base unit
overnight will keep the batteries fully charged
for all normal use.
The CHARGING light remains on until the
handset is removed from the base unit.
SETTING UP
4Plug the mains adaptor cord into
the back of the base unit
5Plug the 3 pin adaptor into the
mains power socket and switch on
PHONE LINE
12V AC
To prevent the cable being pulled out by
accident, route it through the channel on the
underside of the base.
Electrical storm warning
During periods of electrical storm, you are
advised to disconnect your apparatus because
damage may occur.
If a fault occurs during the 12-month warranty
period and it is due to accidental or wilful damage
(including lightning and electrical damage),
BT will not replace or repair free of charge.
Your Freestyle 1050 begins the set up procedure.
– the message counter flashes ‘–
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– the message counter then flashes 0.
– the pre-set outgoing message is ready to use.