BT FREESTYLE 65 User manual

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.
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Freestyle 65
Combined Cordless Telephone & Digital
Answering Machine
User
Guide

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Please open this page for an
‘at a glance’ guide to your
Freestyle 65

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Please open this page for a
further ‘at a glance’ guide to your
Freestyle 65

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At a glance
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Aerial
Should be extended to
obtain the best signal
and reception available,
see page 7.
Keypad
Recall button
For use with a
switchboard/PBX and
BT Select Services, see
pages 16 and 41.
Redial button
Redials the last number
called, or press to enter
a pause in a stored
number, see page 12.
Talk button
Press to make or receive
a call, see page 11.
Light
Indicates when the
handset rings, is in use
or, if the handset battery
needs recharging,
see page 8.
Screen/Menu
and Secrecy/Music
on hold button
Allows you to access the
answering machine menu,
see page 28.
Allows you to hear a caller
leaving a message. You can
then choose to take the call
or not, see page 31.
Also press to mute the call
so your caller cannot
hear you. You and your
caller will hear music
while on hold, see page 12.
Directory button
Allows you to store and dial
up to 10 numbers in the
memory, see page 13.

Telephone line cord socket
Only plug the telephone line
cord into the wall socket when
the handset has been charged
for 24 hours, see page 8.
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In Use
Charging
kip
Page
In Use light
Flashes when the handset
is in use.
Charging light
Comes on to indicate
charging when the
handset is on the base.
Delete
Deletes recorded
messages and memos,
see page 26.
Volume
Adjust the loudspeaker
volume, see page 18.
Stop
To stop message
playback, see page 26.
Play
Lets you play
and pause your
messages, see
page 25.
Skip forward
Lets you skip
forward through
your messages and
memos, see page 26.
Allows you to select
your Answer Only
outgoing message,
see page 22.
Also allows you to
set the ring delay,
see page 19.
Skip backward
Lets you skip backwards through
your messages and memos, see page 26.
Allows you to select your Answer and Record
outgoing message, see page 22. Also allows you to
switch the audible message alert on or off, see page 19.
Answer on off
Switches the answering machine on and off,
see page 18. Also allows you to select your
outgoing message, see page 22 .
Message display LED
Indicates when the
answering machine is on
or off and when the power
is on. See page 17.
Handset hook
Rotate for wall mounting,
see page 45.
Mains power socket
Page button
Press to page the
handset, see page 15.

Big buttons
Larger buttons designed for
ease of use, especially for
those with poor eyesight, a disability or
the elderly.
Add up to 3
additional handsets
Use up to 3 additional
handsets with each base.
10 number directory
Allows you to store up to 10
of your most frequently used
numbers in the memory so they can be
easily dialled.
Screen/Menu/Music on hold
Allows you to hear a caller
leaving a message, so you can
then choose whether to take the call or
not. You can mute a call and speak to
someone else in the room without your
caller hearing. You and your caller will
hear music whilst on hold.
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Key features
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Digital answering machine
No tape to worry about. Up
to a maximum of 13 minutes
recording time, including your outgoing
message. Pre-recorded outgoing
messages let you use your Freestyle 65
straight away with the option of
recording your own outgoing message
at any time.
Memo acility
Allows you to leave memo
messages for other users.
Fast orward playback
The Skip buttons allow quick
and easy fast forwarding
during message playback.
Inductive Coupler
The Freestyle 65 is fitted
with an Inductive Coupler to
improve the sound quality for people
using Hearing Aids.
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In this guide
At a glance 1
Key features 3
Introduction 5
Safety information 6
Setting up 7
Using your Freestyle 65 11
Making and receiving calls 11
Last number redial 12
Secrecy/Music on hold 12
Directory 13
Base ringer volume 15
Paging 15
all Waiting 16
Setting up and personalising
your answering machine 17
Message display on the
base station 17
Answer delay 18
Audible message alert 19
Outgoing messages 20
Using the Freestyle 65
answering machine ia
the base unit 25
Using the Freestyle 65
answering machine ia
the handset 28
Remote access 32
Time Saver 33
Operating the answering
machine 33
Using Freestyle 6
Additional Handsets 35
Registering your handset 35
Transferring calls 37
General information 38
Guarantee 38
If you have to return your product 38
Technical information 39
Batteries 39
all security 40
Switchboard compatibility 40
Switchboard access codes 40
Help and ad ice 42
Wall mounting 44
Handset hook 45
Index 46
Wall mounting template 48
Note
There is a detailed INDEX at the end of this guide, see page 46.

In Use
Charging
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For your records
For guarantee purposes proof of
purchase is required, so please keep
your receipt.
Introduction
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
(on the underside of the base unit)
HELPLINE
If you have problems with your phone,
call the Freestyle 65 Helpline on
08706 058 047.
Your Freestyle 65 is designed for ease
of use and made to the high standards
set by BT.
You can expect your Freestyle 65 to
provide many years of quality service.
Please read the instructions carefully
before use and keep this user guide for
future reference.
Unpacking your
Freestyle 65
Check that your Freestyle 65 is
complete. If anything is missing, please
contact your place of purchase
immediately.
Freestyle 65 handset.
Freestyle 65 base unit.
Power supply unit.
Telephone line cord
(pre-connected).
Wall plugs and
mounting screws.

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Safety information
General
Only use the power supply unit
included with the product. Using an
unauthorised power supply will
invalidate your guarantee and may
damage the telephone. The item
number for the power supply unit
is 872264.
For the handset use only approved
rechargeable battery pack. Under
no circumstances should non-
rechargeable batteries be used.
Using unapproved batteries will
invalidate your guarantee and may
damage the telephone.
Radio signals transmitted between
the handset and base may cause
interference to some hearing aids.
Do not dismantle the handset or
base station. This could expose you
to high voltages or other risks.
Contact the Helpline for repairs.
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.
This is normal. However, to avoid
damage we recommend that you
do not place the product on
antique/veneered wood.
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
Follow these steps to set up your Freestyle 65 ready for use.
Plan the location
Situate your Freestyle 65 close enough
to 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 products to avoid
interference.
Do not situate the product in the
bathroom or other humid areas.
Your Freestyle 65 works by sending and
receiving radio signals between the base
unit and the handset.
The strength of the signal depends on
where you site the base unit and how
the aerial is deployed.
The higher the base unit is located,
the better. An upstairs room is ideal.
Your product can be wall mounted, for
more information see page 44.
2Plug the power supply
cord into the back of the
base unit
1Handset aerial
Your Freestyle 65 handset uses a
compact aerial which we recommend
you pull out when on a call to obtain
the best signal and reception available.