BT Freestyle 130 User's Manual
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1. Back up battery compartment Holds 1x PP3 alkaline battery see page 6 Microphone In use light Comes on when the handset is in use see page 10 Power light Lights up red when the mains power is on see page 7 Intercom button and light Press to make or answer an intercom call Light flashes when an intercom call is ringing and stays on during the call see page 14 Intercom volume button Press to lower or raise the speaker volume see page 15 Battery charging contacts Charging light Comes on when the handset batteries are being charged see page 7 In th s guide At a glance Introduction Setting up Using your Freestyle 130 BT Select Services Freestyle 90 130 1200 Additional Handsets Help Technical information Maintenance Index Wall mounting Hints and tips boxes 10 18 20 23 26 29 32 34 In this user guide we ve included helpful tips and useful notes They are shown in a grey box I n tv O d U C f 10 n Your Freestyle 130 has been designed for ease of use and made to the very high standards set by BT We thank you for making the right choice and expect that you will have 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 the underside of the machine Purchase price For warranty pur2. Freestyle 130 Fu N me ar ie User guide 4 Please open this page for an At a glance guide to your Freestyle 130 At a glance Volume control buttons Adjusts the handset ringer volume and earpiece speech volume see page 11 Talk button and light For making and receiving calls see page 10 Intercom button and light Enables communication between the handset and base unit see page 14 Quickdial button Allows you to store and dial up to 10 numbers in the memory see page 12 Call Return 1471 button Lets you hear the telephone number of the last person who called you see page 18 Call My Bill button Press for billing information see page 19 Charging contacts Aerial Does not extend do not pull out Channel seeker button Selects the best alternative radio frequency if interference occurs during a call see page 11 Battery low light Flashes when the handset battery is low see page 8 Secrecy button When pressed it stops the caller hearing you see page 14 Recall button For use with PBXs and Select Services see page 17 Redial button Redials the last number dialled see page 11 Call Waiting button Lets you switch between two callers when Call Waiting has been ordered from BT Select Ser vices see page 18 Telephone line Mains power cord socket socket see page 7 see page 7 Base unit telescopic aerial
3. Freestyle 130 read the Help section on pages 23 to 25 of this user guide If you are still having problems you can contact the BT product helpline on Lo call 0845 7697146 where fully trained staff can help you from 9 00am to 5 30pm M onday to Friday If the unit is faulty within the guarantee period return it with proof of purchase to your supplier for repair or replacement If the Freestyle 130 needs repair outside the guarantee period take the complete Freestyle 130 to any BT shop for forwarding to the 31 Index Ata glance 1 Store anumber 12 Store more than 20 digits 13 Introduction q Pause mn Pulse and Tone dialling 16 ue cas Recall button 17 Receiving a call 10 Setting up 2 Secrecy button 14 ARABIE Speech volume 11 Base unit 9 Telephone mode switch 16 Handset 6 Back up battery fit in base unit 6 BT Select Services 18 Charging the handset 7 Call MyBill 19 ae su Call Return 1471 18 a se i ii socket Call Waiting 18 N Other Select Services 19 Using your Freestyle 130 10 Freestyle 90 130 1200 zo Base unit ringer volume 16 Additional Handsets Channel seeker 11 Handset ringer volume Basic use of additional handsets 22 Last number redial 11 Erasing a handset registration code 21 Intercom 14 Re registering an additional handset 21 Making a call 10 Registering your additional handset 20 Memory Setting the handset number 21 Transferring calls between handsets 22 Change a stored number 13 Clear a
4. as desired 8 Extend the base unit telescopic aerial Extend the base unit telescopic aerial on your Freestyle 130 as shown below to ensure the best possible signal and reception o For the best reception Try to avoid putting the telescopic aerial near other electrical appliances fluorescent lights and large metallic objects such as cookers radiators and garage doors as these may cause inter ference and reduce the quality of your calls Setting up 9 To wall mount your product See Wall mounting page 34 To plan the location of the base unit Your Freestyle 130 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 The following points should be considered e It should be within easy reach of a mains socket and a telephone socket A new style telephone socket is needed for this product If you do not have one call us on Freefone 0800 800 150 e Try to avoid locations near metallic obstructions or electrical appliances such as TV sets fridges computers fluorescent lights radiators metal pipes and metal window frames e The Freestyle 130 can be wall mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied see page 34 Using your Freestyle 130 Making and receiving calls T
5. come back in range your call will be disconnected To make a call e Lift the handset off the charger e Press the TALK button The TALK light comes on and the handset buttons illuminate e Listen for the dialling tone e Dial the number you want If you do not hear a dialling tone after pressing the TALK button wait a few seconds On a few exchanges there may be a delay To end a call e Press the TALK button or replace the handset 22 Transferring calls between handsets Whilst on a call ie in talk mode e Press the SECRECY button e Enter the number of the handset you want to transfer the call to The specified handset will ring e To answer the call press the TALK button Ifthe call is not answered it is returned to the original handset after 30 seconds The original handset will ring to let you know if this has happened To avoid having to wait 30 seconds for the call to be returned you can press the TALK button to cancel the transfer of the call H elp If you have any problems using your Freestyle 130 this section will give you the most common easy to follow solutions Telephone problems No dialling tone Telephone will not dial out Telephone cannot receive calls Beeps six times and drops calls Possible cause Telephone not connected to telephone line Mains disconnected and back up battery is not installed or is flat Power cut and back up battery is not installed
6. on your telephone number since your last bill Before phoning the Call MyBill service you need your BT customer number Thisisin the top right hand corner of your phone bill To use Call My Bill o Lift the handset e Press the TALK button and wait for a dialling tone e Press the CALL MY BILL button The call is answered by a recorded voice message BT Select Services e Follow the instuctions given by the voice e When you have finished your call press the TALK button or replace the handset Other services e Call Barring e Call Diversion e Charge Advice e Reminder Calls e Three way Calling For more information about these Select Services call BT on Free fone 0800 800 152 If you are not on the BT network please ask your telecommunications supplier for information on their services 19 Freestyle 90 130 1200 Additional Handsets You can buy and use up to 3 Freestyle additional handsets with your Freestyle 130 to extend your phone system without needing to install extension sockets for each new phone Each additional handset is supplied with its own charger and user instructions however the following information will tell you how to register and use an additional handset with your Freestyle 130 Registering your handset You must register your Freestyle additional handset before it can be used with your Freestyle base unit M ake sure that each additional handset is registered with a di
7. or standing in water e Don t install the base unit where the various leads can be tripped over or walked on This may cause injury or damage to the leads and your Freestyle 130 Connection information e Your Freestyle 130 may be connected to public networks in the United Kingdom e It may also be connected to compatible switchboards If in doubt your switch supplier or maintainer should be able to offer help Advice on connection to BT switching systems can be obtained by dialling BT Freefone 0800 800 152 If you do not have a compatible switchboard it cannot be guaranteed that your Freestyle 130 will operate correctly under all possible conditions of connection 28 Maintenance Installing a handset battery pack and recharging Replacing the handset on the base unit to recharge over night should keep the Freestyle 130 operative for normal use In time the handset battery pack will no longer hold a sufficient charge and should be replaced To change the handset battery pack The handset battery compartment is located at the back of the handset at the lower end e Firmly hold the handset in both hands with the back towards you and the bottom end away from you e Push the depression in the batter y compartment cover inward and away from you with both thumbs to remove it e Undo the plastic belt securing the battery pack e Remove the old battery pack by unplugging the small white p
8. with a dry cloth Heavy soiling can be removed with a pencil eraser Back up battery fails frequently Frequent power failures will drain the back up battery Unplugging the base unit from the power supply drains the back up battery Switching the mains supply off will drain the back up batter y Leave the base unit plugged in or remove the back up battery before unplugging Do not switch off or remove the back up battery before switching off Need more help Call the BT Cordless Phone Helpline on Lo call 0845 7697146 where fully trained staff can help you from 9 00am to 5 30pm M onday to Friday calls charged at local BT rate Itis not permitted to interfere with the main BT socket or wiring If you have a problem contact BT on Freefone 0800 800 151 for residential or Freefone 0800 800 154 for business lines 25 Technical information Official approval Your Freestyle 130 is tested and approved for connection to public networks provided that it is used in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide You may connect it e To direct exchange lines e To extensions with new plug and socket arrangements provided with these direct exchange lines e To compatible switchboards You may NOT connett it e To shared service party lines e As an extension to a payphone This phone is designed for UK use only Using it abroad may violate local radio laws Approval for use The base unit
9. ains power supply see steps 4 and 5 e Place the handset on the base unit ensuring the contacts are touching The red CHARGING light comes on e The CHARGING light remains on while the handset is on the base unit e When sufficiently charged for use the CHARGING light turns green Setting up As a rule placing the handset on the base unit overnight will keep the battery fully charged for all normal use Automatic Quickcharge When the handset batteries start to run low your Freestyle 130 will automatically switch to Quickcharge when you place the handset on the base unit Quickcharge is indicated by a red CHARGING light When fully charged and in good condition the handset battery will provide up to 5 hours continuous talk time or 72 hours standby If the handset battery is running low the BATT LOW light will flash every 10 15 seconds BATT Low If you are making a call and the handset battery is running low the phone will beep every 10 15 seconds Place the handset on the base unit to recharge Battery care The battery cannot be overcharged However leaving the handset on the base unit all the time can deteriorate a rechargeable battery To get the longest possible life from your battery take the handset off the base unit for a few hours each day 7 Plug the phone into the BT socket You can now use the phone store numbers in the memory and change some of the settings
10. ature gt e Press the TALK button and wait for a dialling tone e Press the 1471 button You hear the number of your last caller announced and the time they called If a call is made and the caller withholds their number the time of the call is still stored but not the number e Press the TALK button again or replace the handset on the base unit to return to standby 18 To withhold your own number Dial 141 before you dial the number you want You will need to do this even if you are ex director y Call Waiting 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 on as you are aware that there is a second call To use Call Waiting e You can answer the second call without disconnecting your first caller by pressing the CALL WAITING button The first caller will be put on hold e When you have spoken to the second caller you can return to the first caller by pressing the CALL WAITING button again You can switch back and forth between the two calls without disconnecting either if you wish 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 Call My Bill This feature gives you the cost of calls recorded
11. ely Do not puncture or burn them They contain toxic materials which could cause injury General cleaning Clean the cabinet of the handset and the base unit with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild solution of water and detergent Charging contacts should be cleaned with a dry cloth or for heavy soiling a pencil eraser can be used Do not clean with a wet cloth e Do not clean with abrasive materials or solvents as these may damage the unit e Do not spray aerosol cleaners onto the base unit or handset Extended periods of non use It is recommended that you e Disconnect the base unit from both mains supply and telephone line e Remove the back up battery from the base unit and handset e When reconnecting check that the CHARGING light on the base unit is on Recharge the handset battery for 24 hours Maintenance Guarantee repair department there will be a BT guarantees Freestyle 130 for a carriage charge for this service year provided that e The goods have only been used Alternatively you can call the repair for their intended purpose and centres on 01325 304346 or have not been subjected to 01672 564444 between 9 00am and misuse or been wilfully or 4 30pm M onday to Friday accidentally damaged The terms of this guarantee do not e The goods have not been affect your statutory rights tampered with or repaired by anyone other than BT its staff or agents If you are having problems with your
12. fferent number 2 3 or 4 so it can be identified from other additional handsets 20 To register an additional handset INTERCOM e Press and hold the INTERCOM button on the base unit for 5 seconds The base unit will beep and the IN USE light will flash e When the IN USE light begins to flash release the INTERCOM button and place the additional handset on the base unit Your additional handset must be placed on the base unit within five seconds of the IN USE light flashing e Your additional handset is registered automatically and you will hear a confirmation beep and the IN USE light will stop flashing To erase a registration code e Press the QUICKDIAL button e Press the CHANNEL SEEKER button e Press the button four times e Press the QUICKDIAL button You will hear a confirmation beep the old registration code is now erased and you can re register your additional handset following the procedure above To re register an additional handset If necessary you can re register your additional handset by simply following the steps described in To register an additional handset on the previous page Before re registering the old registration code must first be erased To check that your additional handset is registered correctly e Lift the additional handset e Press the TALK button e Listen for the dial tone If you do not hear a dial tone your additional handset is either out of range of y
13. he 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 If you do not come back in range your call will be disconnected To make a call e Lift the handset off the base unit Press the TALK button The TALK light comes on and the handset buttons illuminate The IN USE light on the base unit comes on e Listen for the dialling tone e Dial the number you want If you do not hear a dialling tone after pressing the TALK button wait a few seconds On a few exchanges there may be a delay 10 To end a call e Press the TALK button Or e Replace the handset on the base unit To receive a call When the phone rings e If your handset is on the base unit simply pick it up to answer the call Or e If your handset is off the base unit press the TALK button to answer the call An Inductive Coupler has been built into the handset to improve sound quality for people using hearing aids Switch your hearing aid to T and adjust the position of the handset until you get the best reception To use the channel seeker button CHANNEL SEEKER D D Your Freestyle 130 automatically scans the available radio channels for quality of reception and selects the best one to use If you experience interference during your call press the CHANNEL SEEKER button onthe side of the handset to selec
14. is intended for use when powered from the 12V AC mains adaptor supplied which conforms to EN 60950 Any other usage will invalidate the approval 26 given to this apparatus if as a result it ceases to comply with EN 60950 Call security Your Freestyle 130 has its own digital security code that prevents other cordless phone owners from using your phone line This ensures that you are charged only for calls using your phone However all approved cordless phones use radio signals to communicate between the base unit and cordless handset units Itis therefore possible that your conversations could be overheard by other people on their cordless phones or on ordinary radios that use the same radio frequencies As this problem applies equally to all similar cordless phones currently available in the UK call privacy cannot be guaranteed However the security coding prevents unauthorised use of your line You may find that your Freestyle 130 picks up conversations from other cordless phones being used nearby If you experience this type of interference try changing channels using the CHANNEL SEEKER button on the handset Transmission frequencies This cordless telephone has been designed to operate on radio frequencies which have been assigned to the exclusive use of cordless telephones As the use of cordless telephones becomes more widespread the quality of service obtained from this apparatus may lessen Transmis
15. lug that connects it to the handset e Insert the small white plug of the new battery pack If you look at the shape of the plug and socket you will see that it can only be inserted one way e Place the battery pack in the recess secure it with the plastic belt and refit the compartment cover e Replace the handset on the base unit and charge for a full 24 hours e The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly e Do not burn or puncture as it could release toxic material which may Cause injury 29 Maintenance Spare parts for your Freestyle 130 are available from your BT shop or supplier or you can contact us on Lo call 0845 7697146 from 9 00am to 5 30pm Monday to Friday In the event of a power failure During a power failure if you have fitted fresh alkaline back up battery in the base unit your telephone will continue to work for up to one hour in use or seven hours on standby When power has been restored you are advised to renew the back up battery in the base unit though this should not be necessary if the power has only been disconnected momentarily Care of rechargeable battery pack e When you first install the Freestyle 130 or replace the battery pack the handset must be fully charged for 24 hours before use e To maintain optimum charge and battery condition the handset should be allowed to fully discharge about every four months 30 e Dispose of Ni Cad battery packs Saf
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17. older pulse dialling exchange Set the switch to P E pulse dialling To switch from Pulse to Tone dialling during a call If you are connected to a pulse dialling exchange you can still use services such as phone banking that require tone dialling e Call the telephone number you require in pulse mode as usual e When you have been connected press the button on the keypad to set your telephone to tone dialling for the duration of the call e When you hang up your Freestyle 130 will automatically switch back to pulse dialling Using your Freestyle 130 To insert a pause 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 before keying in the telephone number To use the recall button This button signals either time break recall or earth recall depending on the setting ofthe TEL MODE switch If you are connected to aPBX Private Branch Exchange contact your PBX supplier for further information 17 BT Select Services If you are connected to a digital exchange you can subscribe to a range of BT Select Services If you wish to subscribe to any of these services contact us on Freefone 0800 800 152 business 150 residential 8am to 6pm M onday to Friday Call Return 1471 This service lets you easily find who called your number last To use the 1471 fe
18. omplete When you unpack you should have e Freestyle 130 handset e Freestyle 130 base unit with telephone line cord attached e Mains power adaptor plug e Wall mounting bracket with screws e Spare Quickdial director y label Electrical storm warning 1 During periods of electrical storm you are advised to disconnect your apparatus because damage may occur 2 If a fault occurs during the 12 month warranty period and it is due to accidental or wilful damage including lightning and electrical damage BT will not replace or repair free of charge Setting up Like all cordless phones your Freestyle 130 handset will need charging for 24 hours before use 1 Handset aerial Your Freestyle 130 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out 2 Check your telephone wall socket If you do not have a modern phone socket call BT on Free one 0800 800 150 and ask for an engineer to come and fitthe right socket within two metres of a mains socket 3 Insert battery in base unit for back up only NS A 4 cm l To fit the back up battery release the retaining clips lift off the battery compartment cover and insert one new PP3 alkaline batter y not supplied as shown in the diagram above Replace the battery compartment cover A good quality fresh battery should last about six months To ensure constant battery back up replace it every six mon
19. opic aerial as far as possible M ove closer to the base unit Press the CHANNEL SEEKER button on the handset to select a clearer channel Press the CHANNEL SEEKER button on the handset to select a clearer channel Relocate the base unit or move around with the handset until reception improves No Quickdial store You may be trying to store the number with the TALK light on Ensure that the TALK light is off before storing the number No number stored on 1471 CALL WAITING and or CALL MY BILL button 24 Stored number may have inadvertently been over written Press the QUICKDIAL button press the relevant Select Ser vices button then press the QUICKDIAL button again This will reset the button Telephone problems e Call appears to have been cut off after pressing the SECRECY button Possible cause You may have pressed a number key on the handset after pressing the SECRECY button The current handset will try to transfer the call to another handset Help Solution Wait 30 seconds the call will return to the current handset Or press the TALK button and the call will return immediately Batt low light on the handset is flashing The handset needs recharging Replace the handset on the base unit ensuring that the base unit is plugged in and that the CHARGING light is on No Charging light on the base unit Dirty contacts on base unit or handset Clean the contacts
20. or is flat Handset battery pack is discharged Solution Replace handset on base unit for 10 seconds and try again Ifthis does not work disconnect the handset battery from the handset for 10 minutes Also disconnect the mains power and back up batter y Then reconnect the battery and reconnect the base unit to the mains then replace the handset on the base unit for 10 seconds and try again Plug the telephone into the telephone line Reconnect and install or replace the back up batter y Wait until the power is restored and install or replace the back up battery Place the handset on the base unit and recharge it for 24 hours ensuring the CHARGING light is on You have dialling tone but the telephone will not dial out You may be trying to use tone dialling on a pulse dialling exchange You are connected to a PBX and are not dialling the access code Set the mode switch to P E pulse dialling Use the PBX access code Handset does not ring No lights on handset Handset battery pack is discharged Place the handset on the base unit and recharge it for 24 hours Handset does not ring but lights show on the handset The handset ringer may be set to its minimum setting Increase the handset ringer volume 23 Help Telephone problems Base unit does not ring but lights show on base unit Possible cause Telephone is not connected to the telephone line The base uni
21. ot answered To adjust the INTERCOM loudspeaker volume at the base unit eh e Press the left hand side of the VOLUME switch to lower the volume e Press the right hand side of the VOLUME switch to raise the volume If there is an incoming call when using the intercom the base unit and handset will ring To take the call press the TALK button on the handset The intercom call is cut off automatically 15 Using your Freestyle 130 Changing the telephone settings To set the base unit ringer volume Located on the underside of the base unit RINGER HI Lo OFF You can set the base unit ringer volume to HI LO or OFF If the base unit ringer is switched OFF the handset will still ring providing the handset ringer is not switched to OFF To set the tel mode switch Located on the underside of the base unit TEL MODE T TB T E P E The tel mode switch selects tone or pulse dialling and earth or time break recall e T TB Your Freestyle 130 is preset to this position M ost modern exchanges use tone dialling and time break recall for faster dialling and for services such as BT Select Services and telephone banking 16 e T E This setting is for use if you are connected to atone dialling PBX private branch exchange that uses earth recall e P E If you dial a number when your Freestyle 130 is set to T TB or T E and you continue to hear the dialling tone you may be connected to an
22. our Freestyle 130 the Freestyle 130 phone line cord is not plugged in it has not been registered properly or you may have purchased the wrong Freestyle 90 130 1200 Additional Handsets handset check that the handset you have is item code 871267 This can be found on the side of your giftbox Setting the handset number Each additional handset must be assigned an identity number 1 2 3 or 4 Your Freestyle 130 handset is already numbered as HANDSET 1 additional handsets can then be numbered as they are added Your Freestyle additional handset is pre set to handset number 2 To set a handset identity number e Press and release the QUICKDIAL button Press and release the SECRECY button Enter the identification number 1 4 using the keypad When you have entered the number press the QUICKDIAL button You will hear a beep confirming that the new number has been stored Make a note of the identification number by writing it on the handset s directory label 21 Freestyle 90 130 1200 Additional Handsets Basic use of Freestyle additional handsets Like all cordless phones the Freestyle additional handset must be charged for 24 hours Basic operation of additional handsets is the same as that of your Freestyle 130 handset 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 If you do not
23. poses proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt Emergency calls The emergency services can be contacted in the UK by dialling 999 You may also dial 112 which is valid in any country that is a member of the European Community As the Freestyle 130 is a mains powered cordless telephone in certain situations you may not be able to make an emergency call e f there is severe radio interference e f the handset batteries fail If there is a power cut and there is no back up battery in the base unit If your Freestyle 130 is connected to a PBX switchboard you may haveto dial an access number before 999 to contact the emergency services Some switchboards cannot dial out during a power failure Se A f ing up Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 130 ready for use Important As this product is rechargeable it is normal that a certain amount of heat will be produced in its day to day operation While this is entirely safe we advise against placing this product on antique veneered or wooden surfaces as damage may occur Plan where you will put your Freestyle 130 e It should be within two metres of a power socket and the phone socket e You need enough room for the base unit s telescopic aerial to be fully extended e For the best operating conditions try to place the base unit away from large metal objects and other electrical appliances Check that your Freestyle 130 is c
24. rt the wallplugs provided if required e Drive the screws into the wall leaving about 5mm free on which to mount the bracket e Hook the bracket over the screw heads to check if it fits correctly then remove again e Make sure that the power supply and the telephone cables are connected to the base unit then fit the cables into the channels on the bottom of the base unit e Clip the bracket onto the base unit as shown on the next page e Hook the bracket with the phone attached over the screw heads Attach the bracket by hooking it over the screws protruding from the wall Wall mounting SQUEEZE INWARDS 35 Bie Offices in Europe North America Japan and Asia Pacific The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract TouchTone is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc in the UK British Telecommunications plc 1998 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7A Registered in England No 1800000 Printed in China Freestyle 130 Issue 1 03 98 Designed by The Art amp Design Partnership Limited CE CE compliant to 89 336 EEC EMC Directive amp 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive APPROVED for co
25. set and base unit To call the base unit from the handset At the handset INTERCOM e Press the INTERCOM button on the handset The INTERCOM light and the backlit keypad come on and flash The base unit INTERCOM light flashes and both the handset and base unit ring If the base unit does not reply to an intercom call press the INTERCOM button again to cancel the call At the base unit INTERCOM e e Press the INTERCOM button and speak into the microphone The INTERCOM light stops flashing but stays on Ending an intercom call e Press the INTERCOM button on the handset or base unit Both INTERCOM lights on the handset and base unit go out To call the handset from the base unit Atthe base unit INTERCOM e e Press the INTERCOM button on the base unit The base unit INTERCOM light flashes and both the handset and base unit ring If the handset does not reply to an intercom call press the INTERCOM button again to clear the call You cannot make an intercom call if the handset is busy At the handset INTERCOM e Press the INTERCOM button and speak The INTERCOM light stops flashing but stays on Using your Freestyle 130 Ending an intercom call e Press the INTERCOM button on the handset or base unit Both INTERCOM lights on the handset and base unit go out You cannot use the intercom while a call isin progress The intercom will beep for 60 seconds and then automatically cut off if n
26. sion frequencies of available channels Channels Base UnitTx Handset Tx Freq MHz Freq MHz 1 SIL O37 39 9375 2 31 0625 39 9625 3 31 0875 39 9875 4 311125 40 0125 5 SIMS 40 0375 6 3161625 40 0625 7 31 1875 40 0875 8 312125 40 1125 Technical information Ringer Equivalence Number REN Although you may have any number of sockets it is important to limit the number of telephones and other items of apparatus connected to the line by those sockets to ensure that each telephone will ring Every telephone or item of apparatus has a Ringer Equivalence Number REN In most cases a standard line should provide enough current for two or more telephones or items of apparatus if the REN s add up to no more than 4 Freestyle 130 has a REN of 1 Any telephone provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless otherwise stated on the base unit Even where the number of telephones has been limited there is no guarantee that different types of telephone on the same line will ring Safety advice e Don t use your Freestyle 130 in the open air during thunderstorms Unplug it from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area e Don t use your Freestyle 130 outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands 27 Technical information e Don t install the base unit near a sink bath or shower Electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet
27. stored Repeat these steps for any other numbers you want to store using different 0 9 location code for each one Storing a number in the menory automatically overwrites any previous number stored under the same location code Stored numbers can include switchboard and network services that use the and buttons as well as PAUSE and RECALL functions 12 Quickdial directory label Use the handset s Quickdial directory label to keep a record of which 0 9 location code you have used for each number You can take out the label by removing the handset battery compartment cover and sliding out the label s clear plastic cover To dial a stored number e Press the TALK button e Press the QUICKDIAL button e Press the 0 9 location code under which the number you want is stored The number is dialled automatically To store a number of more than 20 digits e Press the QUICKDIAL button e Press one of the 0 9 buttons to set the location code under which your phone number will be stored Dial the first 20 digits e Press the QUICKDIAL button You hear a confirmation beep The number is stored e Press the QUICKDIAL button again e Press another 0 9 button to select a second location code under which to store the remaining digits e Dial the remaining digits e Press the QUICKDIAL button You hear a confirmation beep The rest of the number is stored Using your Frees
28. stored number 13 Dial a stored number 13 Dial more than 20 digits 13 Quickdial directory label 12 32 Help Technical information Call security Connecting to a switchboard Connection information REN Ringer Equivalence Number Safety advice Transmission frequencies Maintenance Changing handset battery pack Care of handset battery pack General cleaning Guarantee Installing handset battery pack Power failure Wall mounting 23 26 26 28 28 27 27 27 29 29 30 30 31 29 30 34 Index 33 Wall mounting Your Freestyle 130 can be wall mounted by using the bracket provided You can use the bracket as a template to mark where the screws should go into the wall Before you wall mount your Freestyle 130 check that the wall can support the weight of the base unit and handset the position you choose leaves sufficient space 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 e leave enough room for aerial to be extended when wall mounted Spare parts for your Freestyle 130 are available from your BT shop or supplier or you can contact us on Lo call 0845 7697146 between 9 00am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday 34 WALL PLUG SCREW a Hit a 28mm e Drill two holes for the screws and inse
29. t a different channel To adjust the handset ringer volume VOLUME Or When the handset is not in use you can adjust the ringer volume e Press the button on the side of the handset to increase the handset ringer volume e Press the button to decrease the handset ringer volume The lowest setting will turn the handset ringer off Using your Freestyle 130 To adjust the speech volume VOLUME During a conversation you can adjust the volume of the incoming caller e Press the button on the side of the handset to increase the speech volume e Press the button to decrease the speech volume Last number redial Freestyle 130 remembers the last number called and enables easy redialling To redial the last number called e Press the TALK button and wait for a dialling tone e Press the REDIAL button The number is dialled automatically 11 Using your Freestyle 130 Using the memory to store and dial numbers Your Freestyle 130 handset can store up to ten separate phone numbers You can then dial each number by pressing just two buttons To store a number in the memory e Press the QUICKDIAL button e Press one of the 0 9 buttons to set the location code under which the phone number will be stored e Dial the number you want to store A maximum of 20 digits can be stored in each location e Press the QUICKDIAL button You hear a confirmation beep The number is
30. t ringer switch is set to OFF Line fault or faulty socket Solution Plug the telephone into the telephone socket Set the base unit ringer switch to Hl or LO Try the telephone on another socket or another line If the telephone works contact BT or your telephone network operator for repairs to the line or socket Base unit rings too loudly softly The ringer switch on the base unit is set to HI or LO Set the ringer switch on the base unit accordingly Neither base unit or handset ring but lights show on base unit and handset The ringer volumes on both the handset and base unit could be set to minimum Check theREN see page 27 If you connect too many telephones or devices to your line they may not all operate correctly If your telephone is connected to an extension socket it may have been connected incorrectly Increase the ringer volume on the base unit and handset Ifthe REN exceeds 4 disconnect one or more telephones or devices Check with your telephone engineer that the extension socket has been installed correctly Callers are faint Interference Buzzing Whooshing Echoing Tinniness The base unit telescopic aerial is not extended as high as possible You are moving out of range Radio channel interference Radio channel interference The base unit or the handset are too close to electrical equipment or metal obstructions Extend the base unit telesc
31. ths If your Freestyle 130 is your only phone you should fit a back up battery in the base unit so that your phone can always be used in emergencies If the power fails the back up battery will give you up to one hour talktime or seven hours on standby 4 Plug the power cable into the back of the base unit Plug the adaptor cable into the socket on the back of your Freestyle 130 Warnings 1 Do nottry to use any power supply other than the one provided This may permanently damage your Freestyle 130 2 Your Freestyle 130 should not be fitted in wet or damp conditions for example in a bathroom Also the handset should not be left out in the rain 3 There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm We recommend that you unplug the base unit from the mains during storms Setting up 5 Connect the base unit three pin adaptor to a power socket POWER When the power is switched on at the mains the red POWER light on the base unit will light up Mains power adaptor The Freestyle 130 must only be used with the adaptor supplied Using any other adaptor will result in non compliance with EN60950 1992 and will invalidatethe approval given to this apparatus 6 Charge the handset When you first use your Freestyle 130 the rechargeable batter y in the handset needs charging for 24 hours e Make sure you have connected your Freestyle 130 to the m
32. tyle 130 To dial a stored number of more than 20 digits e Press the TALK button e Press the QUICKDIAL button then the first 0 9 location code number The number begins dialling automatically e When the first part of the number has been dialled press the QUICKDIAL button again then the second 0 9 location code number The rest of the number is dialled You can mix manual and memory dialling as required For example you can dial the area code 0181 380 from the memory and then complete the number manually To change a stored number Any existing number stored in the memory can be overwritten by entering anew number under the same location code Simply follow the steps shown in To store a number in the memory page 12 To clear a stored number e Press the QUICKDIAL button e Press the 0 9 location code e Press the QUICKDIAL button again e You hear a confirmation beep 13 Using your Freestyle 130 Using the Secrecy button During a call you may want to say something to another person nearby without your caller hearing you SECRECY e Press the SECRECY button The TALK light flashes You can hear the caller butthey cannot hear you e Every 7 seconds the handset beeps to let you know there is a call on hold e Press the SECRECY button again to resume your conversation The TALK light stops flashing 14 Using the Intercom Your Freestyle 130 lets you hold a conversation between the hand
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