BT FREESTYLE 7110 User manual

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User Guide
BT FREESTYLE 7110

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■Directory lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for
easy dialling.
■Send and receive SMS text messages.
■Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone
stores details of the last 30 callers in a Calls list. Caller
Display requires subscription.
■Expandable system. You can have up to 5 GAP
compatible handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 7110
base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a
third is on an external call.
■Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and
up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions).
Welcome…
to your BT Freestyle 7110 digital
cordless telephone

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This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.
You must first set up your phone
before you can use it. This doesn’t
take long as it is easy to do. Just
follow the simple instructions on the
next few pages.
■Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your
BT Freestyle 7110, contact the Helpline on 0870 240
3962 or email [email protected]
Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the
back of this guide.
■Hearing aid?
Please note that the BT Freestyle 7110 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 Diverse 7100
handset
■BT Freestyle 7110 base
■Mains power adaptor
■Telephone line cord
■Belt clip
■2 x AAA rechargeable
batteries
If you have purchased
a BT Freestyle 7110
multiple pack you will
also have the following
for each additional
handset:
■BT Diverse 7100 charger
■2 x AAA NiMH
rechargeable batteries
■Mains power adaptor for
the charger

Getting started
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Battery low warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Main display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the phone
Dialling numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Auto-answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Backlit display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Switch handset on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Handset ringer on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Make an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Earpiece and handsfree volume . . . . . .19
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Directory
Open the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Entering names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Add a new directory entry . . . . . . . . . .25
Dial from the directory . . . . . . . . . . . .25
View an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Edit an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Delete entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Copying directory entries . . . . . . . . . . .27
Copy to another handset . . . . . . . . . . .27
Set groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Name and set melody for
a group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Caller Display
Caller information not available . . . . . .31
Using Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
View / dial a number from the
Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Save a number to the directory . . . . . .33
Delete an entry in the Calls list . . . . . .33
Delete the entire Calls list . . . . . . . . . .33
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SMS texting
To subscribe to the SMS text
messaging service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Cost of the fixed line service . . . . . . . .34
Send an SMS text message . . . . . . . . .35
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
SMS template messages . . . . . . . . . . .38
Edit SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Delete SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Read, edit and send draft SMS
text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Read, edit and send messages
from your outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Incoming call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Reading SMS texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Delete an SMS text message . . . . . . . .43
Delete all SMS text messages . . . . . . .43
Switch SMS text alert on/off . . . . . . . . .44
SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .44
Adding or changing a
Send Service number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adding or changing a
Receive Service number . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Selecting a Send Service
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Additional handset settings
Day, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Adjust contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Backlight on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Key beeps on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .52
Base settings
Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Recall mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Base PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Base setting defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Additional handsets and bases
Registering new handsets . . . . . . . . . .57
De-registering a handset . . . . . . . . . . .58
Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
3-Way calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Using additional bases . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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Help
Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . . .61
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
General information
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .70
Access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Insert a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Additional replacement items . . . . . . .73
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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WARNING
Do not place your BT Freestyle 7110
base in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Freestyle 7110 has a range
of 300 metres 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
base and the handset, e.g. base
indoors and handset either indoors
or outdoors, the range could be
reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls can severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The symbol on your handset
screen indicates when you are in
range. When you are out of range,
it flashes and the screen displays
OUT OF RANGE and there is a beep.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base station must be plugged
into the mains power at all times.
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
Getting started
Location
You need to place your BT Freestyle 7110 base station
close enough to a mains power 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 BT Freestyle 7110 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 ensures the best signal.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on
the underside of the base. Plug the other end into the
mains socket. The Power/In Use and message indicator
lights up.
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2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by
placing the handset on the base. The screen shows the
battery icon filling up.
4. Connect the telephone line cord to the base and plug the
other end into the wall socket.
Your BT Freestyle 7110 is ready for use.
Getting started
Battery low warning
When the batteries need
recharging, the handset beeps and
the display shows .
Battery level
The battery symbol shows the
current level
Battery performance
To keep your batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off
the base for a few hours at a time
(after the initial 16 hour charge).
Running the batteries right down
at least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
On a full charge, your BT Freestyle
7110 handset gives up to 12 hours
talk time or up to 120 hours
standby.
The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce
with time as they wear out, giving
the handset less talk/standby time.
Eventually they will need to be
replaced.
Batteries and handset may
become warm during charging.
This is normal.
Telephone line cord

Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller
Display service, the day and time is automatically set
when you receive your first incoming call.
However, you can also set the day and time manually,
see page 47.
BT Freestyle 7110 multiple pack
owners only
Location
You need to place your BT Freestyle 7100 charger close
enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will
reach.
Setting up the charger
1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the
charger.
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Under no circumstances use non-
rechargeable batteries. Only use
NiMH rechargeable batteries with
a recommended capacity of
750mAh. Using inappropriate
batteries will invalidate your
guarantee and may damage the
telephone.
Helpline
If you are having any difficulties
setting up or using your BT Freestyle
7110, please call the BT Freestyle
Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email
[email protected]
Power adaptor cable

2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on.
3. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset
for at least 16 hours.
Follow instructions on page 57 for registering additional
handsets to the BT Freestyle 7110 base.
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Getting to know your phone
Navigation
Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list
Lets you scroll through menu
options.
During a call, adjusts the earpiece
and handsfree volume, page 19.
Up also displays the Redial list
page 20.
Down also opens the Calls list
page 32.
Menu (in standby mode)
Press to open the on-screen Menu
and select the displayed option
page 13.
Talk/Handsfree
Press to make and receive calls,
(page 17), lets you switch to
Handsfree (page 18) and also
switches the handset on (page 17).
Star
Mutes the handset ringer.
Recall
Used with some BT Calling
Features.
Incoming call light
Flashes when the handset is
ringing.
Directory (in standby mode)
Press to open the Directory and
select from up to 50 names and
numbers you can program into the
handset, page 23.
End call
Press to end a call, page 17.
Press and hold to switch the
handset off, page 17.
Keypad lock
Prevents accidentally dialling
numbers when carrying the
handset around, page 22.
Int
Lets you make internal calls
between handsets, page 22.
Handset buttons
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Main display icons
Base
Power/In Use
indicator
On when the
power
is connected.
Flashes when line
is in use.
Page
Rings all registered
handsets, so you
can find them.
Used to register
additional
handsets.
Handset 1
01 / 03 12:03pm
Menu Dir
In range. Flashes when
you are out of range.
Keypad lock on.
Shows current battery level.
Handset ringer off.

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Navigating the menus…
Your BT Freestyle 7110 has a menu system which is easy
to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look
at the menu map on page 15.
Press MENU to open the main menu and use the
navigation button to scroll up or down to the menu you
want. Press the OK option button to access the features
in the menu.
… and selecting menu options
Once the menu list you want is open, use the navigation
button to scroll up or down through the options, then
press OK to select the option you want. For example, to
adjust the handset ringer melody for external calls:
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to
HANDSET SETTINGS and
press OK. Display shows
RINGER MELODY .
2. Press OK. Display highlights
EXTERNAL .
Scroll UP or DOWN to choose either
EXTERNAL or
INTERNAL and press OK. The current melody is displayed
and played.
3. Scroll UP or DOWN to the melody you want and press
SAVE.
Getting to know your phone
As you get deeper into the menu
you will find that multiple options
are shown in the handset display.
The highlighted option will be
selected when you press OK.
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Go back one level
You can go back to the previous menu level by
pressing BACK.
Exit menu
If you want to exit a menu or the phone book, press
BACK. If you want to go straight to the standby screen
press the button.
Press the MENU button to access menus or the DIR
button to open the directory.
Scroll to display menu options. Then press OK to select.
Getting to know your phone
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SMS Text Messaging
Write Message
Inbox
Drafts
Outbox
Templates
SMS Settings
Handset Settings
Ringer Melody
Ringer Volume
Name Handset
Call Groups
Key Beeps On/Off
Auto Talk On/Off
Display Contrast
Backlight On/Off
Select Base
Base Settings
Ringer Melody
Ringer Volume
Handset Priority
Dial Mode
Recall Mode
Change System PIN
Time & Date
Settings
Set Date & Time
Set Day
Alarm
Registration
Register Handset
De-Register Handset
Menu map

Dialling numbers quickly
Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page
23), the Calls list (page 31) or the redial list (page 20)
Call timer
Your handset automatically times the duration of every
call. The time is shown during the call and for a few
seconds after the call has ended.
Auto-answer
You can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the
base. If you would rather press to receive a call
when the handset is on the base, you need to switch
Auto-answer off, page 50.
Backlit display
When you press any button or receive a call/message, the
display lights up. If no button is pressed for 10 seconds,
the light is switched off.
You can disable the backlight if you
wish, see page 49.
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Switch handset on/off
1. Press and hold to switch handset off.
2. Press and hold to switch it on.
Handset ringer on/off
1. Press and hold to switch the handset ringer off.
Display shows
2. Press and hold again to switch it back on.
Make an external call
Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number.
Preparatory dialling
Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press
CLEAR to delete. Press to dial.
End a call
Press or place the handset back on the base.
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Receiving calls
When the telephone rings the display may show the
number or name of the calling party.
Or show
External Call if Caller Display is not subscribed to.
Or
Handset X if it is an internal call where X is the number
of the handset calling.
The handset icon will also flash.
Press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the
base or charger, simply lift it up to speak.
If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service your
caller’s number (and name if stored in the Directory) will
be shown. See page 31 for more information.
Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding
the handset. It also enables other people in the room to
listen to both sides of your conversation.
Switch to handsfree before a call.
1. Press . Display shows press again.
Display shows and you can hear the dial tone over
the handset speaker.
2. Press to switch handsfree off.
Using the phone

Switch to handsfree during a call.
Press . To switch handsfree off, press again.
Earpiece and handsfree volume
You can adjust the earpiece and the handsfree
loudspeaker volume.
There are 5 levels to choose from.
During a call:
Use the navigation button to select volume 1-5.
The current setting is shown. When you end the call the
setting will remain at the last selected level.
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing you.
1. During the call press SECRECY. Display flashes
Secrecy
on
. Your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press OFF to return to your caller.
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Earpiece and handsfree volume are
independent of each other but
instructions for adjusting are the
same for both.

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Using the phone
If the number is already in the
directory the SAVE option will not
be shown.
Redial
You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called.
If you have stored a name in the Directory to go with the
number, the name will be displayed instead, see page 23.
Redial the last number
Press to open the Redial list. The last number dialled
is highlighted. Press to dial the number.
Redial a number from the list
Press to open the Redial list, the last number called is
highlighted. Press UP or DOWN on the navigation
button to scroll through the list. When the number you
want is highlighted, press ,
Empty
If there are no numbers in the Redial list, the display shows
Redial List Empty .
Copy a number from the redial list
You can copy a number from the redial list into the
directory. The redial list holds up to 5 of your most
recently dialled numbers.