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

Freestyle 65 User Guide ~ 5th Edition ~ 5th April ’02 ~ 3950
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.

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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
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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
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Note
Do not connect the telephone line cord
to the phone socket until the handset
is fully charged. This will prevent the
risk of the phone being answered
before the batteries are charged, which
may prevent them from reaching
maximum capacity.
Note
When fully charged and in good
condition, the handset will provide up
to 7 hours talktime or 72 hours
standby.
If the handset battery is running low,
the light on the handset will flash
every 10-15 seconds.
If you are making a call and the
handset battery is running low you
will hear a warning tone every
10-15 seconds.
Place the handset on the base unit to
recharge.
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.
New batteries can be obtained from
the Helpline. Please see page 39 for
instructions on how to install a new
battery pack.
To get the longest possible life from
your battery, leave the handset off the
base unit for a few hours each day.
4Charge the handset
When you first use your Freestyle 65,
the rechargeable battery in the
handset needs charging for 24 hours.
Place the handset on the base unit,
ensuring the contacts are touching.
The red CHARGING light will come on.
The charging light will remain
constantly lit while the handset is
placed on the base unit, even when the
handset batteries are fully charged.
3Connect the base unit
power supply to a power
socket
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5When the handset has
been charged or 24 hours
plug the other end o the
line cord into the
telephone wall socket
6To set the day and time
The message counter on the
base unit will flash between 0
and Cuntil the day and time
are set.
The day and time must be set
using the Freestyle 65 handset.
Your Freestyle 65 automatically
adds the day and time to all
messages and memos received.
When you first switch the
power on, the clock is set to
Sunday, 12.01pm. You can
change the day and time as
required.
Press the SCREEN/MENU
button, on the Freestyle 65
handset. The main menu
announcements are
automatically announced
through the handset earpiece
when the SCREEN/MENU
button is pressed.
Press the 0button. The prompt
will announce, “To set day and
time press ✱, to confirm day
and time press
#
”.
(Please note that if you press
the
#
button this allows you to
check the day and time.)
Press the ✱button. The prompt
will announce, “Please enter new
day and time after the tone”.
After the tone enter the day,
followed by the time using the
24 hour clock.
1 = Sun, 2 = Mon,
3 = Tues, 4 = Wed,
5 = Thur, 6 = ri, 7 = Sat.
For example:
1 1415 = Sunday 2.15pm.
Or
5 0915 = Thursday 9.15am.
You will then hear your setting
confirmed.
Press the SCREEN/MENU
button to return the handset to
standby.
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Helpline
If you have any difficulties setting up
your Freestyle 65 please call the
Helpline on 08706 058 047.
Note
If the day and time is entered
incorrectly, the prompt will announce,
“Incorrect, please set again”. Enter
the correct setting within 15 seconds
otherwise the handset will return to
standby mode. If the day and time
is entered incorrectly three times the
handset will return to standby.
Please see the table below for your
Freestyle 65 default settings.
If you wish to personalise your
answering machine settings, for
example record your own outgoing
message etc, please see “Setting up and
personalising your answering machine”
beginning on page 17.
Freestyle 65 De ault Settings Table
eature Default Setting
Day/Time Stamp Sunday 12:01 pm
Answer Delay Your answering
machine will answer
after 6 rings
Audible Message
Alert Tone OFF
Outgoing Message Answer and Record
“Hello your call cannot
be taken at the
moment so please
leave your message
after the tone.”
Answer Mode ON
Base ringer level High
Base loudspeaker
volume Level
PIN code 000
Dialling mode Tone
The Freestyle 65 answering machine will now be switched ON and set to its
default settings so your Freestyle 65 is now ready for use.

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Using your Freestyle 65
Making and receiving calls
To make an external call
Press the buttons in the order
shown:
Lift the handset off the base
unit.
Press the TALK button.
The IN USE light on the base
unit begins to flash and the
light on the handset comes on.
Listen for the dialling tone.
Dial the number you want.
To end a call
Press the TALK button.
Or
Replace the handset on the
base unit.
To receive a call
When the phone rings:
If your handset is on the base
unit, simply pick it up to
answer the call.
Or
If your handset is off the base
unit then the handset light will
flash, press the TALK button
to answer the call.
Note
The handset range is up to 250 metres
from the base unit in ideal conditions.
If you start to go out of range while
using the phone, you will hear warning
beeps. Move closer to the base unit.
If you do not move back into range
your call may be disconnected. Your
Freestyle 65 automatically scans the
available radio channels and selects
the one with the best quality reception.
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Note
An Inductive Coupler has been built
into the handset to improve sound
quality for people using hearing aids.
Switch your hearing aid to Tand
adjust the position of the handset until
you get the best reception.
To redial the last number
called
Press the TALK button and
wait for the dialling tone.
Press the REDIAL button. The
number is dialled automatically.
Last number redial
Your Freestyle 65 stores the last number
called which enables quick and easy
redialling. A redial number can be no
longer than 32 digits.
Note
Your Freestyle 65 handset uses a
compact aerial which should be pulled
out when on a call to obtain the best
signal and reception available.
To switch Secrecy on and o
During a call press and release
the SCREEN/MENU button.
Your caller will be put on hold
and both you and the caller
will hear music until the
SCREEN/MENU button is
pressed again.
The handset light will flash.
You can now talk to someone in
the room without your caller
hearing you.
Press and release the
SCREEN/MENU button again
to return to your caller.
Secrecy/Music on hold
When on a call you can talk to someone
in the same room, without your caller
hearing.
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Note
Stored numbers can include
switchboard and network services that
use the ✱and
#
buttons as well as
PAUSE and RECALL functions.
Directory
You can store ten of your most frequently
used telephone numbers in the
directory. Please note that the numbers
can be no longer than 20 digits long.
Note
You can mix manual and memory
dialling as required, for example, you can
dial the area code 020 8304 from the
directory and then complete the
number manually.
To store a number in the
directory
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Enter the location number
between 0and 9, under which
you want to store the number.
Enter the telephone number
you want to store.
Press the DIRECTORY button
to confirm.
You will hear a confirmation
tone.
0-9
To insert a pause in a
directory number
With some switchboards, after
dialling the access code you
may have to wait for a moment
while the switchboard picks up
an outside line.
If so, press the REDIAL button
to insert a pause after entering
the switchboard (PBX) access
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To dial a number in the
directory
Press the TALK button.
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Enter the location number
between 0and 9, under which
the number is stored.
The number is dialled
automatically.
0-9
To delete stored numbers
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Enter the location number,
from 0to 9, that you want to
delete.
Press the DIRECTORY button.
The stored number has been
deleted.
Alternatively:
Any existing number stored
in the directory can be
overwritten by entering a
new number under the same
location. Simply follow the
steps under the storing numbers
sections previously shown.
Note
There is a directory label included on
the reverse side of your handset. You
can use this to keep a record of which
location number you have used for
each telephone number.
Remove the battery cover by pressing
down on top of the lid and slide the
cover off.
To remove the directory label from
inside the battery cover lid, push up
the directory label
with your thumb
as shown.
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Note
You cannot page the handset while it
is being used on a call. An incoming
call will override a page call and the
handset will ring as normal.
If additional handsets are registered
to the Freestyle 65 base unit then all
handsets will ring when paged.
To page the handset
Press the PAGE button on the
base unit.
The handset will ring.
You can stop paging at any
time by pressing the PAGE
button on the base unit or any
buttons on the handset.
Pressing the TALK button will
not only stop the paging but
also seize the line. Press the
TALK button a second time to
clear the line.
Paging will continue to ring
for approximately one minute.
If the paging is not answered
after this time your handset
will return to standby.
Paging
You can page the handset from the
base unit to alert a handset user that
they are wanted or to locate a missing
handset. However, paging calls cannot
be answered by a handset.
Base ringer volume
To adjust the base ringer
volume
There are 3 levels to choose
from, HIGH, LOW and OFF.
1 = HIGH; 2 = LOW and 3 = OFF.
The default setting is HIGH.
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Press the
#
button.
Enter the setting you want,
1-3.
Press the DIRECTORY button
to confirm the setting.
You will hear a confirmation
tone.
You will also hear a sample
ring of the base ringer at levels
1 and 2.
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To use Call Waiting
You can answer the second call,
without disconnecting your
first caller, by pressing the R
button. The first caller will be
put on hold.
When you have spoken to the
second caller you can return
to the first caller by pressing
the Rbutton again. You can
switch back and forth between
the 2 calls without disconnecting
either if you wish.
If you wish to disconnect the
first call, press the TALK
button after speaking to the
first caller.
The handset will then ring.
Press the TALK button again
and continue with the second
caller.
The second caller will only be
charged for their call from the
moment you answer and not
while they are waiting for your
initial contact.
If an incoming call arrives while you are
already engaged on a telephone call,
you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds
(this beep is not audible to the person
you are speaking to).
Instead of the engaged tone, the second
caller will hear an announcement to
hold as you are aware that there is a
second call.
Note
To use Call Waiting you will need to
subscribe to the Service from your
network provider. A quarterly fee is
payable.
Call Waiting

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Message display on the
base station
Your Freestyle 65 can digitally record
up to 13 minutes of messages, with
each message lasting a maximum of 3
minutes. As well as recording incoming
messages, you can record memos for
other users.
You can operate your Freestyle 65
from:
• The base unit.
• The handset.
• Remotely from any external
TouchtoneTM telephone.
Your Freestyle 65 comes with two
pre-recorded outgoing messages,
Answer and Record or Answer Only,
but if you wish you can record your own.
You will need to set the day and
time (if you have not already done so)
so that you will know when each
message was received, see page 9.
The table opposite provides an
explanation of what is shown on the
base station display.
DISPLAY DE INITION
(Blank) Power off.
C-0 (flashing) Day/Time needs to be set.
0-9 Answer-on mode, 0-9
messages.
9(flashing) 10- 9 messages. Indicating
more than 9 messages stored.
–– Power on, but answer off mode
Alternating The display flashes between a
with dash and the number of
0-9 messages saved in the memory.
A(flashing) Handset menu and Remote
access in progress.
E(flashing) Error.
F(flashing) Memory full.
P(flashing) Message paused.
P-1: When selecting or playing
Answer & Record outgoing
message.
P-2: When selecting or playing
Answer Only outgoing message.
r(flashing) Message recording (memo,
outgoing message or incoming
message).
tor 2 to 9 Setting or reading answer delay.
8-0 Counting down.
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