BT FREESTYLE 2010 User manual

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BT Freestyle 2010
Digital cordless telephone
featuring DECT
User
Guide
This equipment is not designed or making emergency telephone calls when the power ails.
Alternative arrangements should be made or access to emergency services.
This product is intended or connection to analogue public switched telephone networks
and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.
YOU MUST
SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR
NETWORK PROVIDER’S
CALLER DISPLAY AND
CALL WAITING SERVICES BEFORE
THESE FEATURES WILL WORK.
A UARTERLY FEE IS PAYABLE

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to your Freestyle 2010

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Secrecy Delete button
During a call, mutes
your voice so your caller
cannot hear you, so you
can talk privately to
someone else in the room.
Also use to delete
incorrect digits and to
exit the menu.
Talk
Press to make, answer
and end a call.
Menu button
Use to access the menu.
Tick button
Lets you confirm
settings from the menu.
Down button
Use to scroll through
the menu options.
Personal Directory
button
Use to store and dial up
to 20 personal directory
names and numbers.
Shared Directory
button
Use to store and dial up
to 7 shared directory
names and numbers.
These numbers can be
accessed by the other
handsets registered to
the base.
Liquid Crystal Display
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handset(s) from
the base station.
Steady Flashing
Handset in use Incoming call
Battery exhausted Battery low
Battery one third full
Battery two thirds full
Battery full
ABCD Handset linked to base station Flashes when out of range
Secrecy
Explanation of the
display icons
ABCD
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Quick guide to the menu
structure
REDIAL
CALLS LIST
RECALL
KEYGUARD ACTIVATE
WITHHOLD DIAL NOW
CANCEL 159
SWITCH OFF SWITCH OFF
INT CALL
REGISTER HS
HS SETTINGS AUDIO RING VOLUME
RING MELODY
IN CALL VOL
HS TONESSELECT BASE
PRESS DOWN ▼
LANGUAGE
BS SETTINGS AUDIO
HS BARRING
RING VOLUME
NET SERVICE CALLWAITING
RING MELODY
CHANGE PIN
DE-REGISTER
PRESS DOWN ▼
PABX CODE
Customer Helpline
If you experience any difficulties please call the Helpline
on 0870 240 3962 or email
[email protected]

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Quick guide
Information for the handset settings
Function Key combination
Answer a call *
Make a call
End a call
Redial a number to scroll through the list
Store a name and number
in the directory Enter telephone number Enter name
Dial a number in the directory to scroll
Adjust the earpiece volume During a call to IN CALL VOL until the
required level is reached
Secrecy on/off During a call
Switch handset off to SWITCH OFF
Switch handset on
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Important
*If the handset is sitting in the base when a call comes in you can pick it up and answer it
automatically without pressing the button.
If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu by pressing the ✘button. If you
keep pressing the ✘button you will return to the standby screen.

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In this guide
At a glance 1
Quick guide to the menu
structure 3
Quick guide information for
the handset settings
Introduction 6
Unpacking your Freestyle 2010 7
For your records 7
Safety information 8
Setting up 9
Using your Freestyle 2010 12
Making and receiving calls 12
Secrecy 13
Last number redial 14
ame and number directory 15
Paging handsets 19
Caller Display and
Call Waiting 20
Using Caller Display 20
Using Call Waiting 22
Handset settings 2
Base station settings 28
Call barring 29
Using additional handsets
and bases 31
Help 36
General information 38
Guarantee 38
Technical information 39
Switchboard compatibility 39
Switchboard external line
access code 39
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Please note
In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips
and useful notes. They are shown in a white
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Your Freestyle 2010 has been designed for ease of use and made to
the high standards set by BT
Please read the instructions carefully before
use and retain this user guide for future
reference.
DECT
By purchasing the Freestyle 2010 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.
Building up a phone system
You can use up to 5 handsets with your
Freestyle 2010 base station without the need
for additional wiring.
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This user guide applies to both single and
multiple handset systems. The internal call
functions described in this guide apply only to
Freestyle 2010 base stations with more than
one handset connected.
Important
If you wear a hearing aid, please note that the
Freestyle 2010 works by sending radio signals
between the base station and the handset. These
signals may interfere with some hearing aids,
causing a humming noise.

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INTRODUCTION
For your records
For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is
required, so please keep your receipt.
If you change your PIN, keep a record of the
new number here:
(original setting = 0000)
See page 30 for more information.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number (on the underside of telephone base):
Purchase price:
Customer Helpline
If you experience any difficulties with your
Freestyle 2010, please contact the Freestyle
Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email
[email protected]
Unpacking your Freestyle 2010
If anything is missing, please contact your
place of purchase immediately.
●Freestyle 2010 handset.
●Freestyle 2010 base station.
●2 x AAA rechargeable
handset batteries (packed
with battery cover)
●Plug mounted, 13 amp mains
adaptor.
●Telephone line cord
In addition
If you have purchased the Freestyle 2010 Twin:
●Freestyle 2010 handset.
●Freestyle 2010 charger.
●2 x AAA rechargeable handset batteries
●Plug mounted, 13 amp mains adaptor.
Or
If you have purchased the Freestyle 2010 Trio:
●2 Freestyle 2010 handsets.
●2 Freestyle 2010 chargers.
●4 x AAA rechargeable handset batteries
●2 plug mounted, 13 amp mains adaptors.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety information
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 mains power supply is
005977.
Only use the approved rechargeable
batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable
batteries – are available from the Freestyle
Helpline 0870 240 3962.
If the keypad is locked, it is STILL possible
to make emergency calls to 999 and 112.
Do not open the handset (except to replace
the handset batteries) or base station. 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.
Cleaning
Simply clean the handset and base station
with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an antistatic
wipe. Never use household polish as this
will damage the product. Never use a dry
cloth as this may cause a static shock.
Environmental
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
The product may heat up when the batteries
are being recharged or during prolonged
periods of use. This is normal. However, we
recommend that you do not place the product
on antique/ veneered wood to avoid damage.
Do not stand your product on carpets or other
surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in
locations preventing free flow of air over its
surfaces.
Do not submerge any part of your product in
water and do not use it in damp or humid
conditions, such as in bathrooms.
Do not expose your product to fire, explosive
or other hazardous conditions.
There is a slight chance that your phone
could be damaged by an electrical storm.
We recommend that you unplug the power
and telephone line cord for the duration of
the storm.

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SETTING UP
Setting up
Follow these steps to set up your Freestyle 2010 ready for use
Plan the location of your
Freestyle 2010
The following points should be considered:
• Situate your product close enough to the
power socket so that the cable will reach
safely without stretching. Ensure that you
plan the location so that the mains power
is easily accessible in case you need to
disconnect the power.
• Make sure it is at least 1 metre
away from other electrical products
to avoid interference.
Please note
The Freestyle 2010 has a range of up to 300
metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors.
The range will be reduced when there is no
clear line of sight between the base and
handset. Thick stone walls can severely affect
the range.
Plug the power cable into the power socket on
your Freestyle base station and route the cord
around the catch at the top as shown.
Plug the adaptor into the mains power supply
and switch on.
1Connect the power cable

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SETTING UP
Before you use your Freestyle 2010 for the
first time, it is important to have the handset
batteries fully charged. The batteries need to
charge continuously for at least 16 hours to
reach full charge.
Place the handset on the base. The handset
comes pre-registered to the base station as
FREESTYLE 1. This is shown on the display.
The battery symbol is also shown on the
display. It flashes during charging. Once the
handset is fully charged, the display shows a
full battery symbol.
3Charge the handset batteries
for at least 16 hours
Battery levels
Empty 33% 66% 100%
flashing
Battery low warning.
If the handset battery symbol is empty and
flashing, and you hear a warning beep every
10 seconds, you will need to recharge your
handset before you can use it.
Battery performance
Under no circumstances should
non-rechargeable batteries be used. Only use
the approved batteries, type: rechargeable
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH); Size AAA;
Capacity 600 mAh. Using unapproved
batteries will invalidate your guarantee and
may damage the telephone.
To keep your battery in the best condition,
leave the handset off the base station for a
few hours at a time (after the initial 16 hour
charge).
Please note, however, that new Nickel Metal
Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries do not reach their
full capacity until they have been in normal
use for several days.
Fully discharging the batteries at least once
a week will help them to last as long as
possible. However, the charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce with time
as they wear out, so reducing the
talk/standby time of the handset. Eventually
they will need to be replaced.
Customer Helpline
If you experience any difficulties with your
Freestyle 2010, please contact the Freestyle
Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email
[email protected]
2Install the rechargeable
batteries in the handset
The handset uses two rechargeable Nickel
Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) AAA batteries which
are supplied. Take care to insert the batteries
as shown and then fit the battery cover (the
battery cover may be found in the packaging
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SETTING UP
Please note
Under ideal conditions, the handset battery
should give about 12 hours talktime or 120
hours standby on a single charge. Optimum
times for talk and standby are only achieved
when the handset batteries are new and fully
charged.
Plug the line cord into the line socket on your
Freestyle base station.
4Connect the telephone
line cord to the Freestyle
2010 base station
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Please note
It is recommended that you do not connect
the telephone line cord to the phone socket
until your handset is fully charged. This will
prevent the risk of the batteries discharging
during a conversation, which would cause
you to lose the call.
If you do not have modern phone sockets, call
Freefone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT
engineer to come and fit the correct type. This
is a chargeable service.
Your Freestyle 2010 is now ready for use
5Connect the telephone line cord
Pre-set PINs
Your Freestyle 2010 comes with a pre-set
PIN which you will need to use to perform
various functions on your phone.
When you enter the PIN, the display will not
show it for security reasons.
The PIN, pre-set to 0000, is used when
adjusting base station settings and
registering new handsets. It can be changed.
Customer Helpline
If you experience any difficulties in installing
your Freestyle 2010 please contact the Freestyle
Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email
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USING YOUR PHONE
Using your Freestyle 2010
telephone
Please note
To exit and return to the previous menu at
any time, press the
✘
button. If you keep
pressing the
✘
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standby screen.
Press the TALK button.
The display will show the icon
and you will hear the dial tone.
Enter the telephone number.
The number is dialled automatically.
To make a call
Making and receiving calls
Preparatory dialling allows you to
enter the number before pressing
the TALK button. This enables you
to correct any mistakes before you
actually make the call.
First enter the telephone number to
be dialled.
Preparatory dialling
The number is shown on the display.
(If you make a mistake you can delete
a digit by pressing the ✘button)
When you have entered the number
correctly, press the TALK button to
dial the number.
Press the TALK button.
Or
Place the handset back in the base.
To end a call
When the telephone rings the display
will show CALL and the icon
will flash.
If you have subscribed to a Caller
Display Service your caller’s number
will be shown (or the name if it is
stored in your directory).
Press the TALK button or pick the
handset up from the base to answer
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USING YOUR PHONE
If you do not want your telephone
number sent to the person you are
calling you can withhold it. You will
need to do this each time you make
a call.
Press the MENU button.
The display will show REDIAL.
Press the DOWN button until the
display shows WITHHOLD.
Press the ✔button.
The display will show
DIAL NOW.
Enter the number you want to dial.
Press the TALK button.
The withhold code will be dialled
and then the telephone number.
To withhold your num er when
making a call
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During a call you can adjust the
speech volume of your caller. There
are 3 volume levels: low ■, medium
■■ and high ■■■.
During a call:
Press the MENU button.
(You need to wait until a forward
arrow appears in the display.)
To adjust the speech volume
during a call
Menu
Press the DOWN button until the
display shows IN CALL VOL.
Press the ✔button.
The display will show the current
level with a tick on the right of the
display,
e.g., ■■■✔.
Press the DOWN button to increase
the volume.
Once the maximum level is reached,
press the DOWN button to return to
the lowest level.
When you have reached the level
you require, press the ✔button.
The volume will not change until
the ✔is pressed.
The display will show STORED.
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Secrecy
When on a call you can talk to someone in the
same room without your caller hearing.
During a call:
Press the ✘button. The display will
show the icon. Your caller cannot
hear you.
Press the ✘button again to return
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USING YOUR PHONE
Last num er redial
Your handset automatically saves the last 8
numbers dialled into a redial list.
Press the MENU button.
The display will show REDIAL.
Press the ✔button.
The last number called will be
displayed.
Use the DOWN button to scroll
through and view the numbers in the
redial list.
Press the TALK button to dial the
number displayed.
To view and dial a num er in the
redial list
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Press the MENU button.
The display will show REDIAL.
Press the ✔button.
The last number called will be
displayed.
Use the DOWN button to scroll
through to the number you want to
edit.
Press the MENU button.
To edit and then call a num er in the
redial list
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The display will show CHANGE.
Press the ✔button.
Use the ✘button to delete unwanted
digits and re-enter the correct ones
using the keypad.
Press the ✔button to dial the
number.
The edited number will be added to
the redial list.
Menu
Press the MENU button.
The display will show REDIAL.
Press the ✔button.
The last number called will be
displayed.
Use the DOWN button to scroll
through to the number you want to
delete.
Press the MENU button.
The display will show CHANGE.
Press the DOWN button until the
display shows DELETE.
Press the ✔button.
The display will show
? – DELETE - ?
Press the ✔button to confirm.
(Or if you decide not to delete, press
the ✘button.)
The display will show DELETED and
you will hear a confirmation beep.
To delete a num er in the redial list
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USING YOUR PHONE
Press the MENU button.
The display will show REDIAL.
Press the ✔button.
The last number called will be
displayed.
Press the MENU button.
The display will show CHANGE.
Press the DOWN button until the
display shows DELETE LIST.
Press the ✔button.
The display will show
? – DELETE -?
Press the ✔button to confirm. (Or
if you decide not to delete, press the
✘button.)
The display will show DELETED
and then EMPTY. You will hear a
confirmation beep.
To delete the whole redial list
Menu
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Name and num er directory
You can store up to 27 of your most frequently
dialled names and numbers in your Freestyle
2010: 20 in the personal directory and 7 in the
shared directory. Please note that names can
be up to 11 characters and numbers up to 24
digits long.
Names and numbers in the shared directory
can be accessed by other Freestyle 2010
handsets that are registered to your base.
Press the PERSONAL DIRECTORY
button.
The display will show EMPTY if there
are no numbers stored.
Press the MENU button.
The display will show NEW.
Press the ✔button.
The display will show a flashing
cursor and NUMBER (or FULL if the
directory is already full).
Enter the telephone number using
the numbers on the keypad. (If you
make a mistake, press the ✘button
to delete incorrect digits and re-enter
the correct ones).
Press the ✔button to confirm.
The display will show STORED and
then a flashing cursor and NAME.
To store a name and num er in the
personal directory
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If you subscribe to a Caller Display Service
(see page 19) and want directory names
to be displayed when a call is received
from one of your directory numbers,
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USING YOUR PHONE
Enter the name using the letters on
the keypad. (If you make a mistake,
press the ✘button to delete
incorrect letters and re-enter the
correct ones). Please note that the
figure 0 equals a space when using
the keypad letters.
For example to enter the name TOM:-
To enter the letter T, press the 8
button. The cursor will automatically
move to the right.
To enter the letter O, press the 6
button three times.
Wait for the cursor to move to the
next position and then:-
To enter the letter M, press the 6
button.
Press the ✔button to confirm.
The display will show STORED and
you will hear a confirmation beep.
Press the ✘button until you return
to the standby screen.
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The display will show EMPTY if there
are no numbers stored.
Unless already displayed, press the
DOWN button until display shows
EMPTY.
T st re a name and number in the
shared direct ry
Press the MENU button.
The display will show CHANGE.
Press the ✔button.
The display will show a flashing
cursor and NUMBER.
Enter the telephone number using
the numbers on the keypad. (If you
make a mistake, press the button to
delete incorrect digits and re-enter
the correct ones.)
Press the ✔button to confirm.
The display will show STORED and
then a flashing cursor and NAME.
Enter the name using the letters on
the keypad. (If you make a mistake,
press the ✘button to delete incorrect
letters and re-enter the correct ones.)
For example to enter the name TOM:-
To enter the letter T, press the 8
button. The cursor will automatically
move to the right.
To enter the letter O, press the 6
button three times. Wait for the
cursor to move to the next position
and then:-
To enter the letter M, press the 6
button.
Press the ✔button to confirm.
The display will show STORED and
you will hear a confirmation beep.
Press the ✘button until you return
to the standby screen.
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USING YOUR PHONE
Press the PERSONAL DIRECTORY
button.
The first entry will be shown.
Use the DOWN button to scroll
through to the entry you want to
edit.
Press the MENU button. NEW will
be displayed.
Press the DOWN button. The
display will show CHANGE.
Press the ✔button.
The number will be shown. Use the
✘button to delete unwanted digits
and re-enter the correct ones.
When the number is correct, press
the ✔button.
The display will show STORED and
you will hear a confirmation beep.
The display will then show the name.
Edit the name.
Press the ✔button when the name
is correct.
The display will show STORED and
you will hear a confirmation beep.
Press the ✘button until you return
to the standby screen.
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When storing a number, you can
insert a pause in the number when
the cursor is at the appropriate
point, by pressing and holding the
button until a Pappears in
the display.
Please note that you can also
program your Freestyle 2010 to
automatically wait for a dial tone
when connected to a switchboard,
see page 39.
To enter a pause in a stored num er
Press either the PERSONAL or
SHARED DIRECTORY button.
The first entry will be shown.
Use the DOWN button to scroll
through to the entry you want to
dial.
Or
When using the personal directory,
you can search alphabetically for
names using the keypad. For example,
pressing the 4button once will take
you to the first entry starting with G.
Pressing the 4button three times will
take you to the first entry starting
with I.
Press the TALK button to dial the
number.
To dial a num er in the directory
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To edit an entry in the personal
directory