BT Freestyle 1500 Plus User manual

Freestyle 1500 Plus
User guide

Please turn this page for the ‘At a glance’ guide
to your Freestyle 1500 Plus

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Freestyle 1500 Plus handset at a glance
At a glance
Extendible Aerial
Options button
Allows you to use the phone
and answering machine
functions.
Select button
Allows you to select special
functions.
Secrecy/Answerphone
button
Allows you to talk to someone
close by without the person
on the other end of the line
listening in. Allows you to use
the answering machine
functions.
Redial button
Press to redial the last number
called.
Talk button
Activates your Freestyle 1500
Plus. Press to make or receive
a call.
Ringing indicator
Flashes when the
phone rings.
Liquid Crystal Display
Displays dialled numbers.
Also indicates telephone and
answering machine settings.
Network Services button
Quick selection of BT Network
Services for Call Waiting,
Call Return and Call Divert.
Keypad
Memory button
Allows you to input
and access numbers stored
in the memory.
Intercom button
Allows you to use the handset
and base unit as an intercom.
Battery charging contacts
On base of handset.
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Freestyle 1500 Plus base unit at a glance
In-use indicator
Lights up when the
phone is being used.
Microphone
For intercom
use and
recording
memo
messages.
Answer on/off
Turns the answering
machine on or off.
When you are playing a
message, it allows you
to reduce the volume.
Battery charging
contacts
Automatically charge
the handset batteries
while the handset is
on the base unit.
Telephone line cord
Connects the base unit
to the phone socket.
8V AC socket/line
Connects your Freestyle 1500 Plus
to the mains via the power adaptor
supplied.
Charging indicator
Lights up when the handset is
charging.
Intercom button
Allows you to use the handset and
base unit as anintercom.
Message and power indicator
Red LED display lights up when
connected to the mains. Shows
the number of messages recorded
and indicates the different
answering machine functions.
Also provides warning of low
back-up battery power and tells
you if there has been a power cut.
Base unit telescopic aerial
Delete button
Deletes recorded messages.
Play/Pause
Use to play back your messages.
Memo
Allows you to record a memo
message. When you are playing a
message, it allows you to increase
the volume.
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In this guide
At a glance 1
Introduction 4
Setting up 5
How to use your 12
Freestyle 1500 Plus
Using the answering machine 20
Additional features 33
Freestyle Plus 38
Additional Handsets
Help 41
Technical information 46
Index 48
Hints and tips boxes
In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and
useful notes. They are shown in a grey box.

You can buy extension phones without
fitting extension sockets
The Homepoint Plus symbol (as shown below)
on the Freestyle 1500 Plus shows that you can
buy extra handsets (up to a maximum of three)
displaying the same symbol to extend your
phone system whenever you want, without the
need to install extension sockets at each
location.
Introduction Your Freestyle 1500 Plus 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 many years of quality service.
Please read the instructions carefully before
use and keep this user guide for future
reference.
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number (on base of telephone):
Purchase price:
(for warranty purposes, proof of purchase is
required, so please keep your receipt)
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Homepoint Plus
Please note
Only Freestyle Plus Additional Handsets
(Item Code: 871156) can be used with this
product. If buying additional handsets for
your Freestyle 1500 Plus, please ensure you
purchase the correct type.

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Setting upFollow these steps and your Freestyle 1500 Plus
will be ready for use.
Check that your Freestyle 1500 Plus is
complete. When you unpack you should
have:
•base unit with telescopic aerial and telephone
line cord attached
•handset
•13 amp mains power adaptor plug
•stand/wall-mounting bracket
•two screws and wallplugs for wall-mounting
the base unit
•reminder card – a quick guide for remote
access
Important:
Before you use your Freestyle 1500 Plus
As this product is rechargeable, it is normal that a
certain amount of heat will be produced in its day-
to-day operation. Whilst this is entirely safe we
would advise against placing this product on antique,
veneered or wooden surfaces as damage may occur.
Plan where you will put Freestyle 1500 Plus. The
following points should be considered:
• The base unit should be within two metres of a
power socket and the phone socket. A new style
phone line socket is needed for this product.
If you do not have one, call us free on 150
(BT customers only).
• There should be enough room for the telescopic
aerial to be fully extended.
• Ensure that the base unit and the aerial are away
from TV sets, fridges, computers, GSM telephones,
fluorescent lights, radiators, metal pipes and
metal window frames.
• To retain messages through a power cut, you
must fit back-up batteries in case of power cuts.
The required battery type is a PP3 Alkaline 9V
(not supplied).
•The back up battery must be fitted before
attaching the base unit to the mounting bracket.

3 Insert battery (for back-up only)
Open the cover panel underneath the base
unit. Fit a PP3 9 volt battery (not supplied) and
replace the panel. The battery will only be fully
connected and functioning when the cover is
fully shut.
4 Clip the base unit onto the
stand
Insert the back-up battery before attaching the
wall-mounting bracket.
BATTERY
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The battery provides back-up power to ensure that
your Freestyle 1500 Plus will work and keep your
messages in the event of a mains power failure.
We strongly advise you to fit a battery if a cordless
phone is the only phone in your home.
Like all cordless phones, your Freestyle 1500 Plus
handset will need charging for 2244hhoouurrss
before use.
Setting up
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socket
If you do not have a modern socket, call BT on
Freephone 0800 800 150 and ask for an
engineer to come and fit the right socket within
two metres of a mains socket. This is a
chargeable service.
1 Handset aerial
Your Freestyle 1500 Plus uses an extendible
aerial. When using the handset pull out the aerial
to ensure the best possible signal and reception.
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Setting up
5 Plug the power cable into the
base unit
Plug the power cable into the socket located
underneath the base unit. Thread the cable
under the clip to make sure it cannot be pulled
out accidentally.
8V AC
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Cautions
1Do not attempt to use any power adaptor
except the one supplied, as this may
cause irreparable damage to your
Freestyle 1500 Plus.
2Your Freestyle 1500 Plus is mains powered
and should not be installed in wet or damp
conditions, for example in a bathroom.
Also, the handset should not be left out in
the rain.
3There is a very slight chance that your
phone could be damaged by severe
electrical storms. We recommend that you
unplug the unit from the mains during
such storms.
Your Freestyle 1500 Plus features a safety clip
on the underside of the base which prevents the
stand coming away from the unit accidentally.
When attaching the stand make sure that it
snaps securely into position over the clip.
If you prefer to mount your Freestyle 1500 Plus
on the wall, see page 10.
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6 Connect the 3-pin adaptor into
a convenient mains socket
When the power is switched on, the red LED
display on the base unit will come on and the
digital voice prompt will give the status of the
machine.
You will hear:
‘Saturday 12.01 pm’
Your outgoing message is: ‘Hello, your call
cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave
your message after the tone. ’
These are the factory settings of your
answering machine, and can be altered to suit
your own requirements.
If you have a power failure or switch off your
Freestyle 1500 Plus at the mains for any
significant amount of time and you have not
fitted back-up batteries (see page 6), your
Freestyle 1500 Plus will revert to these settings.
7 Place the handset on the
base unit
The base unit’s red CHARGING light comes on.
The handset display shows HSET 1.
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For best reception
For the best operating conditions, try to place the
base unit away from large metal objects and other
electrical appliances.
8 Leave the handset to charge
for 24 hours
Your Freestyle 1500 Plus handset can be placed
on the base either face up or face down.
9 Extend the base unit telescopic
aerial
Extend the base unit telescopic aerial on your
Freestyle 1500 Plus (as shown below) to
ensure the best possible signal and reception.

10 Plug into the phone socket
You can now use the phone, store numbers in
the memory and change settings as desired.
The answering machine will work and is
switched ON.
To turn the answering machine off, press the
ANSWER ON/OFF button on the base unit.
The voice announces ‘Answer off’.
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Setting up
Using the inductive coupler
Your Freestyle 1500 Plus is fitted with
an inductive coupler in its handset to
improve sound quality for people using
hearing aids. Switch your hearing aid to Tand
adjust the position of the handset until you obtain
the best sound.
11 Wall-mounting your
Freestyle 1500 Plus (optional)
Your Freestyle 1500 Plus can be wall-mounted
by using the stand/bracket provided.
Use the stand/bracket as a template to mark
where the screws should go into the wall.
Before you wall-mount your Freestyle 1500 Plus,
check that:
•the wall can support the weight of the base unit
and handset;
•if you are replacing an existing wall-mounted
phone, the hole positions already in the wall
still line up with your Freestyle 1500 Plus
stand/bracket.
•the position you choose leaves sufficient space
around the mounting bracket so that the base
unit (which is larger than the bracket) is clear
of any obstruction on the wall, such as a
shelf or cupboard. Room should be left so that
the handset can be placed on charge without
touching any obstructions.
•leave enough room for aerial to be extended
when wall mounted.

•Drill two holes for the screws and insert the
wallplugs provided (if required).
•Put the screws into the wall, leaving about
5mm free to mount the stand/bracket.
•Hook the stand/bracket over the screw heads.
Clip the base unit onto the stand/bracket
as shown below.
WALL
WALL PLUG SCREW
Attach the stand/bracket by
hooking it over the screws
protruding from the wall.
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Your Freestyle 1500 Plus features a safety clip
on the underside of the base which prevents the
stand coming away from the unit accidentally.
When attaching the stand make sure that it
snaps securely into position over the clip.
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Your Freestyle 1500 Plus handset can be placed
onto the base unit either face up or face down.
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Making and receiving calls
To make a call from the cordless handset
•Press the TALK button and listen for the
dialling tone. The handset displays TALK.
•Dial the number you want. The display shows
the last 12 digits dialled.
To end the call
•Either press the TALK button.
•Or replace the handset on the base unit.
•Display returns to HSET 1.
How to use your
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On-hook dialling
You can dial a telephone number while your
Freestyle 1500 Plus handset is still on the base
unit.
•Without lifting the handset, press the
TALK button and dial the number you want.
•Display shows TALK and the dialled
number. You will hear the ringing tone over
the loudspeaker on the base unit.
•When your call is answered, lift the handset
and continue your call as normal.
To receive a call
The base unit rings and shortly after the
handset rings; the handset ring gradually
increasing in volume.
The handset display shows CALL.
The red light at the top of the handset flashes.
To answer the call
•Either pick up the handset from the base
and talk (you do not need to press the
TALK button).
•Or if the handset is not on the base unit,
press the TALK button and answer the call.
To end the call
•Either press the TALK button.
•Or replace the handset on the base unit.
•Display returns to HSET 1.
Handset range
The handset will operate up to 250 metres from
the base unit (depending on local conditions).
If you go out of range while on a call, you will
hear interference on the line, and the noise level
will rise the further out of range you go. If you go
too far out of range, your call will be cut off.

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To redial the last number
To redial the last number:
•Press the TALK button.
•Press the REDIAL button. Display shows the
number and your Freestyle 1500 Plus
automatically redials the last number you
called, saving time if the number was
engaged.
To display the last number dialled:
•Lift the handset.
•Press the MEMORY button followed by the
REDIAL button. The display will show the
last number dialled. After a few seconds the
handset will return to standby mode.
To clear the last number dialled:
•Lift the handset.
•Press the MEMORY button followed by the
✱button, display shows CLEAR.
•Press the REDIAL button, a tone will sound
and the last number dialled is cleared,
display returns to HSET 1.
Memory
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Memory functions can not be used when the
handset is charging.
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Using the memory to store and
dial numbers
Putting the most regular or important numbers
you use in the memory enables you to dial
them at the touch of just three buttons.
Your Freestyle 1500 Plus can store 10 phone
numbers, each up to 20 digits long in the
memory.
Use the directory label on the back of the
handset to keep a record of numbers stored in
the memory.
The directory label
Remove the handset battery lid and slide out the
clear plastic label cover. Take out the label and
write the appropriate name alongside each
number you are storing. Replace the label for an
easy reference. Using a pencil makes it easy to
write in any changes to your directory.
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How to use your
Freestyle 1500 Plus
To dial numbers stored in the memory
•Lift the handset.
•Display shows HSET 1.
•Press the TALK button and listen for the dial
tone,display showsTALK.
•Press the MEMORY button. Display
shows MEM TALK.
•Press the single digit under which the
number you want is stored.
•The number is displayed and dialled
automatically.
•End the call as normal.
To store numbers more than 20 digits long
To store very long numbers, you can run two
or more stored numbers together.
•Lift the handset, display shows HSET 1.
•Press the MEMORY button and the directory
number (0-9)under which you want the
phone number stored.
•Dial in up to 20 digits; the display will show
the numbers as you key them in.
•Press the MEMORY button again to store the
number, display returns to HSET 1.
•To store the rest of the phone number, press
the MEMORY button again and the next
memory store number (between 0and 9).
Dial in the rest of the phone number. The
display will show these numbers.
•Press the MEMORY button again to store
the rest of the phone number, display
returns to HSET 1.
To store numbers in the memory
•Lift the handset.
•Display shows HSET 1.
•Press the MEMORY button and the display
shows MEM.
•Press the number button (0-9) under which
you wish to store the phone number.
The display shows the number, eg: 1- (this is
the directory number).
•Dial the phone number you want to store.
•Press the MEMORY button again to store the
number. You will hear a beep which confirms
that the phone number has been stored.
•Display shows HSET 1.
To store up to nine other numbers, simply
repeat these steps, remembering to use a
different directory number (0-9) each time a
number is stored.
Memory
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You can mix manual and memory dialling as
required. For example, you can dial the area code
0181 380 from your Freestyle 1500 Plus memory,
and then complete the number manually.
Remember to let the memory number dial out
completely before you dial manual digits.
To dial stored numbers more than 20
digits long
You can dial two or more stored numbers
consecutively.
•Display shows HSET 1.
•Press the TALK button and listen for the dial
tone;thedisplay showsTALK.
•Press the MEMORY button and the memory
store number you want.
•Press the MEMORY button again and the
memory store number of the second part of
the number you want.
•Display shows the numbers.
To put a pause in the memory
For such services as home banking, you may
need to use the PAUSE function. Storing this in
the memory is simple. Start programming in your
number as shown previously. Where you want
a pause, press the OPTION button. The display
shows P. Continue the operation as normal.
Memory
To delete a stored number
To remove a number from a memory store:
•Lift the handset.
•Press the MEMORY button.
•Press the ✱button; display shows CLEAR.
•Press the directory number button under
which the number you wish to remove
is stored.
•A beep will confirm that the number has
been deleted.
To check the numbers you’ve stored in the
memory
•Lift the handset.
•Display shows HSET 1.
•Press the MEMORY button.
•Press the single digit (0-9) under which the
number you want to see is stored. The
stored number is displayed.
•After a few seconds the display will go back
to HSET 1.
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How to use your
Freestyle 1500 Plus
Using the options button to
change the telephone settings
The OPTIONS button allows you to change
your Freestyle 1500 Plus telephone settings to
suit your preferences.
Shown below are the settings as they appear in
the display, along with the default settings.
To switch the cordless handset ringer
on or off
•Press the OPTIONS button; the display
shows SET followed by HS RING ON. This is
your Freestyle 1500 Plus default setting.
•Press the SELECT button; the handset
beeps and the display shows HS RING OFF.
•Press the SELECT button to move between
on and off.
•To exit the menu and confirm all settings
made, press the OPTIONS button repeatedly
until the handset gives a long beep and the
display returns to HSET 1.
To change the base unit ringer volume
•Press the OPTIONS button repeatedly until
the display shows HI BASE RING. This is
your Freestyle 1500 Plus default setting.
•Press the SELECT button to skip through
the ringer volume options:
LO BASE RING - base unit rings quietly.
NO BASE RING - base unit does not ring.
HI BASE RING - base unit rings loudly.
•When the required setting is shown in the
display, press the OPTIONS key repeatedly
until the handset gives a long beep, the
setting is stored and the display returns
to HSET 1.
You must lift the cordless handset off the
base unit in order to change any of the
options settings.
HS RING
ON/OFF
HI/LO/NO
BASE RING
TONE/PULSE
RECALL TB/E
Turns handset ringer
on or off.
Selects the base
ringer volume.
Changes the dialling
mode to suit your
exchange. Most
exchanges require
TONE.
Selects timed
break or earth recall
(for use with
switchboards).
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TB
Display Default

To set the dial mode
The dial mode setting of your Freestyle 1500
Plus is set to TONE which works with all
modernised exchanges. If you are on an old
exchange, set the phone to PULSE.
•While the display shows HSET 1, press the
OPTIONS button repeatedly until TONE is
displayed.
•Press the SELECT button and PULSE is
displayed.
•Press the SELECT button to switch between
tone and pulse.
•To exit the menu and confirm all settings
made, press the OPTIONS button repeatedly
until the handset gives a long beep and the
display returns to HSET 1.
Please remember that the option shown on the
display before pressing the SELECT button is
the current setting. For example, if the display
shows HS RING ON, it means that currently the
handset ring is ON and pressing the SELECT
button will turn it OFF.
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If you are in doubt as to which is the correct
setting for you, contact BT free on 150.
(BT customers only) To change the Recall mode for use with a
switchboard
With switchboards, you will need to set the
recall mode to Time Break or Earth Recall.
•While the display shows HSET 1, press the
OPTION button repeatedly until display
shows RCL TB or RCL E.
•Press the SELECT button to display the
correct setting for your switchboard.
•To exit the menu and confirm all settings
made, press the OPTIONS button again. The
handset will give a long beep and the display
will return to HSET 1.
To change the setting again, simply repeat
these steps.
Options Select
If an incoming call arrives while you are part way
through the above procedure, your Freestyle 1500
Plus will abandon the process to allow you to
answer the call. Any changes you have made will
be lost, and you will have to start again after you
have finished the call.

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To stop your caller hearing a
confidential remark
You can talk to someone else close by without
the person on the other end of the line hearing
what you say.
•When you are using the phone, press the
SECRECY button and your caller cannot
hear anything you say.
•Display shows SECRECY and the handset
beeps every few seconds.
•Press the SECRECY button again to resume
your phone conversation.
Secrecy
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Call security
While you are using the phone, your Freestyle
1500 Plus automatically transmits security
signals between the handset and base unit which
prevents other cordless phones from using your
line. You do not hear these code signals.
For more information please refer to the
Technical section on page 46.
Call clarity
Your Freestyle 1500 Plus has 8 channels and
automatically selects the best option to give you
the clearest reception.
Using the intercom
You can use the handset and base unit as an
intercom, while the phone line stays free for
incoming callers.
To call the base unit from the handset
At the handset:
•Press the INTERCOM button.
•Display shows INT.
•Speak when the person at the base unit
answers.
•To end the call, press the INTERCOM button.
At the base unit:
•The base unit rings and the intercom light
flashes.
•To answer, press the INTERCOM button.
•To talk to the handset, speak near the base
unit’s in-built microphone. You will hear the
person calling you via the speaker.
•To end the call, press the INTERCOM button.
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