BT 1025 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. KEYPAD NOTE You only have 8 seconds to set up your Day and Time otherwise the Freestyle 1025 will return to the standby mode Your Freestyle 1025 automatically adds the day and time to all messages and memos When you switch on your Freestyle 1025 for the first time the clock is set to Saturday 12 01 You can change the day and time as required The display will show until the clock has been set To set the day and time for each incoming message left on the Freestyle 1025 answer machine Press the SCREEN MENU button Press the button The machine announces To set day and time press X To hear the day and time press Press the button The machine announces Please enter new day and time after the tone Enter the day followed by time using the 24 hour clock 1 Sun 2 Mon 3 Tues 4 Wed 5 Thur 6 Fri 7 Sat For example 1 1415 Sunday 2 15pm or 5 0915 Thursday 9 15am 3 minutes is the maximum time allowed for each incoming message If the maximum message length is reached or if the memory becomes Your Freestyle 1025 has a volume range full the caller hears the message Thank you of 0 H The pre set level is 5 for calling and your Freestyle 1025 hangs up To adjust the loudspeaker volume Voume Press VOL to increase the volume Your Freestyle 1025 will also hang up if you When you reach the maximum volume press the STOP button2. Display Blank Definition Power off Power on answer off mode Answer on mode 0 59 messages F flashing Message paused r tasting Message recording meme outgoing Fi flashing Remote access in progress F flashing Memory full t or 2 to 9 Setting or reading answer delay E flashing Error 5 8 Counting down C E flashing Day Time needs to be set Your Freestyle 1025 has a recording capacity of 14 minutes Any outgoing message you record can be up to Setting up your answer machine To switch the answering machine 30 seconds long on off Pick up the handset Answer Menu Press the Answer on off button Press the SCREEN MENU button If you hear Answer off the answering Press the 9 button The machine machine is switched off Display announces Please speak after the tone flashes between a dash and the number to end recording press of messages saved in the memory or display shows a single dash if there are no messages Once the button has been pressed your outgoing message will be played back Press again to hear Answer on Your Freestyle 1025 will now answer an To check your outgoing message incoming call and record any messages Display shows the number of messages held in the recording memory You can play back your outgoing message at any time gt Z un m 2 zZ a gt a Z m To record
3. Press the 5 button to delete all messages Your Freestyle 1025 will announce All messages deleted After 8 seconds your Freestyle 1025 will return to Answer On Off mode Security code Your Freestyle 1025 has a security PIN code which must be entered when remotely accessing the answering machine This ensures your messages are private and can be accessed only by the users who know the security code Your Freestyle 1025 answering machine has a preset security code of 000 To set the security PIN code A new security code can only be set via the handset Menu Press the SCREEN MENU button Press the 0 button To set a new security PIN code press amp Press the button to hear security code JSS Enter a 3 digit code after you hear the beep Your Freestyle 1025 announces the new security PIN code Menu Press the SCREEN MENU button to return your Freestyle 1025 to standby Or The Freestyle 1025 will return to standby automatically after 8 seconds Call screening You can let your answer machine pick up a call even if you are in This allows you to identify the caller and decide whether to take the call Make sure that the volume is set to an audible level see page 17 Allow the incoming call to be answered by your Freestyle 1025 as normal You will hear the caller begin to leave a message To screen a call from the base unit Press buttons in order shown If the handse
4. Freestyle I 025 J English ig asStandard e A 4 Combined Cordless Telephone amp Digital Answering Machine This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services Key features Digital answer machine No tape to worry about Up to a maximum of 14 minutes recording time including your outgoing message Pre recorded outgoing messages let you use your Freestyle 1025 straight away with the option of recording your own outgoing message at any time Control of the answer machine through the handset You can use the handset to operate all the functions of the answer machine including message playback and recording a new outgoing message Additional handsets Up to 3 additional handsets can be added to your Freestyle 1025 200 metre range Your Freestyle 1025 gives you extra freedom around the home with a handset range of up to 200 metres from the base In ideal conditions 10 number Quickdial memory Store up to 10 of your most frequently dialled or most important numbers in the memory and dial them by pressing just 2 buttons Call screening through the handset When the answer machine is switched on you can use the handset to listen to the caller leaving a message Either cut in to take the call in person or let your Freestyle 1025 continue recording the message 3 ringer melodies You
5. your for calling and your Freestyle 1025 hangs up When a message has been received the LED display counts up by one Your Freestyle 1025 automatically adds the day NOTE and time of recording to the end of each message If a call comes in while you are playing back a message or memo the playback stops and the machine is ready to take the call 17 LU U lt gt z Z LU n Z lt 16 Using your answering machine from the base station To play backa message at the base You can play back your messages at the answering machine Press the PLAY button You hear the announcement You have n messages and your messages are played back starting with the first message received At the start of each message the number of the message is announced At the end you hear the day and time of recording Press the STOP button at any time during playback to stop messages playing To pause a message at the base While listening to the message press the PLAY button Your Freestyle 1025 will beep every 10 seconds during pause Display shows F Press the PLAY button again to resume playback If playback is not resumed within 60 seconds the machine automatically resets to Answer on off mode To skip forward and backward Skip gt 4 Skip through messages at the base During playback Press the SKIP button and the next message is play
6. As the use of cordless telephones becomes more widespread the quality of service obtained from this apparatus may lessen Transmission frequencies of available channels Channels Base Unit Tx Handset Tx Freq MHz Freq MHz 1 31 0375 39 9375 2 31 0625 39 9625 3 31 0875 39 9875 4 31 1125 40 0125 5 51 1375 40 0375 6 51 1625 40 0625 7 31 1875 40 0875 8 51 2125 40 1125 Safety advice Don t use your Freestyle 1025 in the open air during thunderstorms Unplug it from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area Don t use your Freestyle 1025 outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Don t install the base unit near a sink bath or shower Electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water 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 1025 In the event of a power failure In the event of a mains power failure you will not be able to make or receive calls from your Freestyle 1025 Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services j m Q x fe gt z 7 2 a 5 Oo zZ MAINTENANCE 36 Maintenance Installing a handset battery pack and recharging Replacing the handset on the base unit to recharge overnight should keep the Freestyle 1025 operative for
7. Press 1 for Tone dialling Press 2 for Pulse dialling Press the QUICKDIAL button to finish the setting you will hear a confirmation tone If no instruction is received during this process within 8 seconds there will be a beep and the process will be cancelled before returning to standby mode 13 a z a lt e pani vu x fe z m LU z U lt gt z Z LU Ma zZ lt 14 Using the Freestyle 1025 answering machine About your Freestyle 1025 answering machine Your Freestyle 1025 can digitally record up to 14 minutes of messages with each incoming message lasting a maximum of 3 minutes Your Freestyle 1025 answering machine can operate from the base unit and also directly from your handset When you set up your answering machine some of the features such as recording your outgoing message must be set up via the handset The outgoing message is the message a caller first hears when the answer machine picks up their call The Freestyle 1025 has a pre recorded outgoing message which is Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment so please leave your message after the tone If you wish you can record your own outgoing message to replace the pre recorded message see page 15 Message display on the base station Messages Delete imap Charging The message display on your base station lets you know the status of your Freestyle 1025 answering machine
8. back in the order in which they were received When all your messages have been played back your Freestyle 1025 announces End of messages To hear main menu press 1 To delete all messages press 5 Your Freestyle 1025 will return to standby mode after 8 seconds 21 gt Z un m 2 zZ a gt a Z m LU U lt z Z LU Ma Zz lt 22 To skip forward or backward through messages at the handset When playing back messages you can skip forward to the next message or backward to the start of the current or previous message Press the SCREEN MENU button to hear main menu Press the 2 button while the messages are being played back Press the 6 button to start playing the next message If you skip beyond the last message your Freestyle announces End of messages Press the 4 button once to replay the current message Press the 4 button twice to go to the start of the previous message To delete individual messages at the handset Press the SCREEN MENU button Press the 2 button When the message you wish to delete is playing press the 5 button Skip through your messages to make any further deletions To delete all messages at the handset Pla y Press the 1 button to hear main menu Press the 2 button to hear your message Following playback of messages your Freestyle 1025 will announce End of messages
9. can use your handset to hear and choose between three different ringer melodies for your Freestyle 1025 8 channel auto frequency 31 39Mhz 8 channels and a new frequency range of signals between the handset and base greatly reduce the chance of any interference from another phone Please open this page for an at a glance guide to your Freestyle 1025 Please open this page for a further at a glance guide to your Freestyle 1025 At a glance Talk Aerial Press to get a dialling tone or Does not extend answer a call when the handset is See page 5 off the base and to end a call See page 8 In Use Battery Low Comes on when the handset is in use or if the handset is on standby to indicate the battery needs recharging See page 6 Volume Adjusts the handset ringer volume and earpiece speech volume See page 11 Channel Press to change the channel if there is interference on your call Your Freestyle 1025 will automatically seek the clearest channel R Recall is for use with some BT Select Services and when connected to a switchboard See page 12 See page 9 Quickdial Keypad Allows you to store and dial up to 10 Redial numbers in the memory See page 9 Redials the last number called See page 8 1471 Press to hear the date time and number if available of your last caller See page 12 Also used to insert a pause when dialling a number or storing a number in the Quickdial memory Se
10. exchange you can still use services such as phone banking that require tone dialling Call the telephone number you require in pulse mode as usual When you have been connected press the button on the keypad to set your telephone to tone dialling for the duration of the call When you hang up your Freestyle 1025 will automatically switch back to pulse dialling To page the handset 0 oq 0 6 0 oa 0 If you misplace the handset you can use PAGE to find it again Press the PAGE button on the base The handset will beep The IN USE light on the base flashes Stop the handset beeping by pressing the PAGE button again or the TALK button on the handset Please note pressing the TALK button will cut off the line you will then need to put the handset back onto the base unit 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 2 5 second 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 of the dialling mode If you are connected to a PBX Private Branch Exchange contact your PBX supplier for further information To set the dialling mode Press the QUICKDIAL button during OG Pi JG standby mode Press the button
11. 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 Firmly hold the handset in both hands with the back towards you and the bottom end away from you To remove the battery compartment cover push the depression inward and away from you with both thumbs Undo the plastic belt securing the battery pack Remove the old battery pack by unplugging the small white plug that connects it to the handset 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 Place the battery pack in the recess secure it with the plastic belt and refit the compartment cover Replace the handset on the base unit and charge for a full 24 hours The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly Do not burn or puncture as it could release toxic material which may cause injury Spare parts for your Freestyle 1025 are available from your BT shop or supplier Care of rechargeable battery pack e When you first install the Freestyle 1025 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 4 months e Dispose of N
12. the LED display shows H If there is less than 40 seconds of recording volume Press VOL to decrease the volume memory left the caller will hear the When you reach the minimum volume announcement Please complete your call within the LED display shows amp 10 seconds after the outgoing message is played If you adjust the volume when the Your Freestyle 1025 can hold a maximum of 59 answering machine is not being used incoming messages or up to a total of 14 minutes a beep sounds at the level you are of recording selecting When the volume is at its highest or lowest setting you hear When more than 9 messages are stored on the 2 beeps answering machine the LED display shows 3 flashing Incoming messages When the recording memory is full the display gt Z un m 2 zZ a gt a Z m alternates between the number of messages Your Freestyle 1025 will automatically record an and E incoming message when it is connected to your phone socket and is set to Answer on If the answering machine is switched on and the memory is full incoming callers will hear the While a message is being recorded the display pre set message Hello your call cannot be taken flashes r It will stop recording if the caller stops at the moment and you cannot leave a message so speaking for longer than 7 seconds please call later If the caller is still on the line after 8 seconds they hear the message Thank
13. the SKIP button to confirm the current setting Press and hold to change the setting The machine announces Message alert off on as appropriate Using your answering machine from the cordless handset You can use your Freestyle 1025 for a variety of functions to listen to your messages delete skip forward or backward and record a memo or new outgoing message You can also use it to screen an incoming call To use the Freestyle 1025 answer machine from the handset use the table below which shows which buttons to press for each function Menu Press the SCREEN MENU button then The voice prompt will guide you through each function Press 1 To hear main menu 2 To play all messages 3 To play new messages 4 Skip back during messages 5 To delete during messages 6 To skip forward during messages 7 To record a new memo To play the outgoing message To record a new outgoing message 8 9 0 To set a new security code ae To set Day and Time NOTE To return the handset to standby at any time press the SCREEN MENU button To play your messages from the Menu ey O handset When the Freestyle 1025 is in Standby mode Press the SCREEN MENU button to access the menu facility Press the 2 button The message will then be played back followed by the day and time of the call If you have 2 or more messages they are played
14. 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 1025 can be wall mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied see pages 38 39 Your Freestyle 1025 is now ready for use n m j z a U LU z fe ae a fe gt oO Nn Using your Freestyle 1025 telephone The handset range is up to 200 metres from the base unit in ideal conditions If you start to go When the phone rings out of range while using the phone you will hear warning beeps If you do not come back in If your handset is on the base unit range your call will be cut off simply pick it up to answer the call Or To make a call If your handset is off the base press the TALK button to answer the call Press buttons in order shown Lift the handset off the base To redial the last number Press the TALK button The handset IN USE light comes on Th
15. you have accessed your answering machine you can operate using the keypad numbers on the phone you are using The main menu The main menu lets you operate a range of answering machine functions Simply follow the instructions as announced To play all messages press 2 To play new messages press 3 To skip back during messages press 4 To delete during messages press 5 To skip forward during messages press 6 To play outgoing message press 8 To record a new outgoing message press 9 To set answer on or off press 0 To hear main menu press 1 Freestyle 90 130 1025 1200 Additional Handsets You can buy and use up to 3 Freestyle additional handsets with your Freestyle 1025 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 but the following information will tell you how to register and use an additional handset with your Freestyle 1025 Registering your handset You must register your Freestyle additional handset before it can be used with your Freestyle base unit Make sure that each additional handset is registered with a different number 2 3 or 4 so it can be identified from other additional handsets See page 28 NOTE The following erasing and re registering procedure can be used for either re registering an original handset or regi
16. your outgoing message Pick up the handset via the handset Menu Press the SCREEN MENU button Press the 8 button Your outgoing The Freestyle 1025 has a pre recorded message is played back outgoing message which is Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment so please leave your message after the tone You can record your own outgoing message to replace the pre recorded message If you record your own message the pre recorded message is automatically removed and stored in the memory in case you wish to reinstate it 15 LU T U lt z Z LU Ma Zz lt 16 To delete your outgoing message You can delete your outgoing message and return to your Freestyle 1025 s pre recorded outgoing message Press the SCREEN MENU button Press the 8 button Your outgoing message is While the message is playing press the 5 button Your Freestyle 1025 will beep and play its pre recorded outgoing message Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment so please leave your message after the tone Your own message has now been replaced by the Freestyle 1025 s original pre recorded message You can stop any function at any time and return to the last Answer On or Answer Off setting by pressing the STOP button on the base unit NOTE Press the SCREEN MENU button at any time to return to Standby mode To set the day and time Menu C9 G
17. 200 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 Lift the handset off the charger Press the TALK button The IN USE light comes on and the handset buttons illuminate Listen for the dialling tone KEYPAD Dial the number you want NOTE 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 Press the TALK button or replace the handset Transferring calls between handsets While on a call ie in talk mode Press the SECRECY button Enter the number of the handset you want to transfer the call to The specified handset will ring To answer the call press the TALK button NOTE If the 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 29 gt 9 fe Z gt ioe T gt Z 9 wun m un HELP 30 Help If you have any problems using your Freestyle 1025 this section will give you the most common easy to follow solutions Telephone problems e No dialling tone e Telephone will not
18. CREW SSE e 102 mm Sa cette Drive the screws into the wall leaving about 4mm free on which to mount the bracket and base unit 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 Clip the bracket onto the base unit as shown on the next page 6 Attach the bracket and base unit by hooking them over the screws protruding from the wall Wall mounting template SQUEEZE INWARD INDEX 40 Index Additional handsets basic use end a call erase handset number identity number make a call re register register transfer a call Aerial base unit handset Answer delay changing checking Answering machine call screening day and time delete cancel delete message delete all messages go back to pre set outgoing message message display on base station on off outgoing message change outgoing message check outgoing message delete outgoing message pause outgoing message play outgoing message pre record record via the handset skip message volume base station 29 29 27 28 28 29 28 27 29 19 19 19 23 16 19 18 19 16 14 15 14 15 16 18 18 16 15 18 17 Battery care of handset battery charging handset battery Calls ending making range receiving redialling secrecy sound quality Call screening at the base at the handset Call waiting Ch
19. NG light on the base unit Dirty contacts on base unit or handset Clean the contacts with a dry cloth Heavy soiling can be removed with a pencil eraser Answering Machine problems Possible cause Solution e General problems None of the answering machine functions will operate while the telephone is in use Ensure that the telephone is not in use before operating the answering machine e Will not record incoming messages e Will not answer calls The answering machine is switched off The answering machine is full Switch the answering machine on manually or by remote control Delete some or all of your messages manually or by remote control to make room for new messages e No call screening from the base unit e Cannot hear messages when played The volume is set too low Press and release the end of the volume control with the larger symbol until the unit is loud enough e When accessing your machine remotely your security PIN code does not work Incorrect security PIN code entered Re set your security PIN code See page 23 33 z o Lah lt d e Lu e Z U LU 34 lechnical information Approval for use Your Freestyle 1025 is tested and approved for connection to public networks provided it is used in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide You may connect it e To direct exchange lines e To extensions
20. annel Charging handset battery Cleaning Day and time Dialling mode Display answer machine Display messages Emergency calls Guarantee Help Helpline Incoming messages Location Mains adaptor Maintenance Making a call Memory full Memos recording 6 36 37 wow CO 23 23 23 12 35 37 16 13 14 14 37 30 17 36 14 24 24 Message alert Message display Messages incoming pause playback skip forward backwards On off answering machine Pause Phone socket Power adaptor Power failure Power socket Quickdial dial page pause store Quickdial reference label Range Recall Remote access operate your answer machine check your messages via the handset REN Ringer Equivalence Number Safety advice Secrecy Security PIN code Sound quality Store a number in the memory Switchboards Technical information Telephone socket Transmission frequencies Volume base station handset ringer melody incoming messages handset ringer 13 18 10 11 13 34 34 35 11 11 11 11 11 Wall mounting Wall mounting template 1471 feature 38 39 12 41 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 ple s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publ
21. dial out e Telephone cannot receive calls e Beeps six times and drops calls e You have dialling tone but the telephone will not dial out Possible cause Telephone not connected to telephone line Mains disconnected Power cut Handset battery pack is discharged Handset is not registered to base unit 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 Solution Replace handset on base unit for 10 seconds and try again If this does not work disconnect the handset battery from the handset for 10 minutes Also disconnect the mains power Then 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 Wait until the power is restored Place the handset on the base unit and recharge it for 24 hours ensuring the charging light is on Re register the handset Refer to page 27 to first erase registration and then re register the handset Set the mode to P E pulse dialling Use the PBX access code e Handset does not ring e No IN USE light on handset Handset battery pack is discharged Place the handset on the base unit and recharge it for 24 hours Telephone problems Possible cause Solution e Handset does not ring but IN USE light show on handset The handset ringer may be set to its minimum s
22. e base unit You can redial a number of up to 32 light comes on Listen for dial tone digits long Press the TALK button You hear the dialling tone To end a call Press the REDIAL button The last number you called is redialled Dial the number Press the TALK button Or C 35 Replace the handset on the base To ensure the best sound quality Using the Quickdial to store and dial numbers Your Freestyle 1025 automatically scans available radio channels between the handset and base for the best quality signal However if you hear noise or interference during your call Your Freestyle 1025 handset can store up to 10 separate phone numbers each up to 20 digits long You can then dial each number by pressing just 2 buttons Press the CHANNEL button To store a number in the memory Channel Your Freestyle 1025 will select a new channel for you Press the QUICKDIAL button You hear a beep and the handset IN USE light If you go out of range will flash Press one of the 0 9 buttons to set the location code under which your phone number will be stored Your Freestyle 1025 has a range of 200 metres in ideal conditions However if you go out of range during a call you will hear a series of beeps Move closer to the base to re establish Press the QUICKDIAL button You hear the signal a confirmation beep The number is stored DIAL Dial the number you want to store a z a lt e
23. e page 13 Screen Menu Allows you to access the answer machine menu See page 21 Secrecy When pressed it stops the caller hearing you See page 9 Also allows you to hear a caller leaving a message through your handset You can then choose to take the call or not See page 23 Battery charging contacts Place the handset face down on the base to charge the batteries Volume Adjusts the loudspeaker volume See page 17 Page Press to page the handset See page 13 Skip Lets you skip backward and forward through your memos and messages See page 18 Also allows you to adjust the answer delay settings see page 19 and to turn the message alert on and off see page 20 Answer On Off Switches the answering machine on and off See page 15 Battery charging contacts Freestyle 1025 Stop To adjust the base station ringer volume See page 11 Stop messages being played See page 16 Base unit aerial Extend fully for best reception See page 7 Delete Deletes recorded messages and memos See pages 18 19 LEDs CHARGING comes on when the handset battery is being charged IN USE comes on when the line is in use Play Pause Lets you play and pause playback of your messages See page 18 In this guide At a glance Introduction Setting up Using your Freestyle 1025 telephone Making and receiving calls Using the Qu
24. ed If you press and hold this button the current message will be played back at 11 2 times the speed Press once to return to the start of the current message Press twice to return to the start of the previous message To delete an individual message at Delete the base During playback Press the DELETE button To delete the message being played You hear the announcement Message deleted The message is not deleted yet but at the end of playback when there is an 8 second countdown Let the countdown reach amp and all the selected messages are deleted and the remaining messages are saved To delete all messages at the base When all messages have been played back you hear the announcement End of messages and the LED display counts down from 8 4 Delete During the 2 amp countdown press DELETE At the end of the countdown you hear the confirmation announcement All messages deleted To cancel deletion from the base Cancel deletion by pressing the STOP button during the 8 amp countdown All messages will be saved including any marked for deletion Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your Freestyle 1025 will ring before answering a call The original setting is for your machine to answer after 6 rings You can change this setting between 2 9 rings or Time Saver NOTE If you set your 1025 Answer Delay to Time Saver this means that when you call i
25. el interference The base unit or the handset are too close to electrical equipment or metal obstructions Extend the base unit telescopic aerial as far as possible Move closer to the base unit Press the CHANNEL button on the handset to select a clearer channel Press the CHANNEL button on the handset to select a clearer channel Relocate the base unit or move around with the handset until reception improves 31 HELP 32 Telephone problems e No Quickdial store Possible cause You may be trying to store the number with the IN USE light on Solution Ensure that the IN USE light is off before storing the number e No number stored on 1471 e Call appears to have been cut off after pressing the SECRECY button e BATT LOW light on the handset is flashing Stored number may have inadvertently been overwritten 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 The handset needs recharging Press the QUICKDIAL button press the relevant Select Services button then press the QUICKDIAL button again This will reset the button Wait 30 seconds the call will return to the current handset Or press the TALK button and the call will return immediately Replace the handset on the base unit ensuring that the base unit is plugged in and that the CHARGING light is on e No CHARGI
26. essed Press the QUICKDIAL button to confirm the setting You will hear a confirmation beep NOTE The VOLUME button must be pressed within 3 seconds or the Freestyle 1025 will return to standby To adjust the handset ringer volume When the handset is not in use you can adjust the ringer volume Press the VOLUME button to increase or decrease the handset ringer volume The Freestyle 1025 has 3 settings High Low and Off To set the volume to Off press and hold the VOLUME button until you hear a confirmation beep i To adjust the base station ringer volume Your Freestyle 1025 has a volume range of 0 H 0 Off H High Press the STOP button for 1 second You hear a confirmation beep Display shows current level Press VOL to increase the volume Press VOL to decrease the volume As you press a beep sounds at the level you are selecting a 9 lt Oo av v ae Oo m LU z fe ar a Oo gt oO Nn 12 Call return 1471 This service lets you easily find who called your number last To use the 1471 feature Press the TALK button and wait for a dialling tone 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 Press the TALK button again or replace the ha
27. etting Increase the handset ringer volume e Base unit does not ring but lights show on base unit Telephone is not connected to the telephone line The base ringer is set to off Line fault or faulty socket Plug the telephone into the telephone socket Set the base ringer settings to a higher volume 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 e Base unit rings too loudly softly Base unit setting is too High or Low Set the ringer setting accordingly e Neither base or handset ring but lights show on base and handset The ringer volumes on both the handset and base unit could be set to minimum Check the REN see page 34 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 If the REN exceeds 4 disconnect one or more telephones or devices Check with your telephone engineer that the extension socket has been installed correctly e Callers are faint e Interference e Buzzing e Whooshing e Echoing e Tinniness The base unit telescopic aerial is not extended as high as possible You are moving out of range Radio channel interference Radio chann
28. gency services can be contacted in the UK by dialling 999 or 112 As the Freestyle 1025 is a mains powered cordless telephone in certain situations you may not be able to make an emergency call e If there is severe radio interference e If the handset batteries fail e If there is a power cut Unpacking your Freestyle 1025 Check that your Freestyle 1025 is complete When you unpack you should have e Freestyle 1025 handset including rechargeable battery e Freestyle 1025 base unit with answering machine e Mains power lead L with attached 13 amp RS adaptor plug PI e Wall mounting bracket 2 screws and wall plugs for wall mounting A Customer Helpline If you have problems with your phone call the Freestyle 1025 Helpline Service on 0845 769 7146 Setting up Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 1025 ready for use Gi Handset aerial Plug the mains adaptor cord into the back of the base unit To prevent the cable being pulled out by accident route it through the channel on the underside of the base es PHONELNAN 1 Your Freestyle 1025 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out Check your telephone socket Electrical storm warning During periods of electrical storm you are advised to disconnect your apparatus because damage may occur Tf a fault occurs during the 12 month warranty peri
29. hone n Press REDIAL number will be stored Press QUICKDIAL DIAL Dial the first 20 digits The number isnow stored nthe Press the QUICKDIAL button You hear memory a confirmation beep The number is stored Did you know Press the QUICKDIAL button again You can mix manual and memory dialling as required For example you can dial the area code Press a different 0 9 button to select a 0181 380 from the memory and then complete the second location code under which to number manually store the remaining digits DIAL Dial the remaining digits Press the QUICKDIAL button You hear a confirmation beep The rest of the number is stored 10 olg To dial a stored number of more than 20 digits Press the TALK button Press the QUICKDIAL button then the first 0 9 location code number The number begins dialling automatically 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 To adjust the incoming speech volume During a conversation you can adjust the volume of the incoming caller Press the VOLUME button to increase or decrease the speech volume To adjust the handset ringer melody Press and release the QUICKDIAL button Press and release the VOLUME button Press either the 1 2 or 3 button to select the melody required you will hear the melody selected when pr
30. i Cad battery packs safely 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 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 e 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 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 battery pack from the handset e When reconnecting check that the charging light on the base unit is on Recharge the handset battery for 24 hours Guarantee If you own your Freestyle 1025 under BT s guarantee BT guarantees the product for one year provided that The goods have only been used for their intended purpose and have not been subjected to misuse or been wilfully or accidentally damaged The goods have not been tampered with or repaired by anyone other than BT its staff or agents If a fault does occur in this product and you bought the unit yourself provided that you return it to the place of purchase and produce your receipt it will either be repaired or replaced free of charge The terms and conditions of this guarantee do not affect yo
31. ication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 1999 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 Designed by The Art amp Design Partnership Limited Printed in China by Suncorp Technologies Freestyle 1025 Issue 1 10 99 2 Printed on paper which meets international environmental standards CE CE compliant to 89 336 EEC EMC Directive amp 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive APPROVED for connection to telecommunication systems specified in the instructions for use subject to the conditions set out in them T 610235
32. ickdial to store and dial numbers Call return 1471 Call waiting Using your Freestyle 1025 answering machine Message display on the base station Setting up your answer machine Incoming messages Using your answering machine from the base station Answer delay Message alert Using your answering machine from the cordless handset Security code Call screening Memos Remote access Control your answering machine from another phone using a TouchTone keypad Operating the answering machine JIZ We 14 14 15 NA 18 Hg 20 20 AS 5 24 25 25 26 Freestyle 90 130 1025 1200 Additional handsets Registering your handset Basic use of additional Freestyle handsets Transferring calls between handsets Help Technical information Maintenance Wall mounting Wall mounting template Index 27 27 29 29 30 34 36 38 39 40 Introduction Your Freestyle 1025 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 your Freestyle 1025 to provide 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 base unit Purchase price For warranty purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt Emergency calls The emer
33. ions for playing back messages pages 21 to 22 NOTE To play or record your outgoing message please refer to page 15 Remote access Control your answering machine from another phone using a TouchTone keypad You can turn your Freestyle 1025 answering machine on and off and listen to your messages from any TouchTone telephone To protect your privacy messages can only be accessed by entering a 3 digit security code The code is pre set to 000 and can be changed To change your security PIN code please refer to page 23 To check for messages CODE Dial your phone number and wait When you hear your outgoing message press the button on your phone You will hear Please enter your security code Key in all 3 digits of your security code Once you have correctly entered your security code if you have no messages you will hear You have no messages to hear main menu press 1 Pa m z Oo 4 m gt 0 fe m nn n You now have 8 seconds to enter any other instructions before your Freestyle 1025 hangs up If you have messages you will hear You have X new messages Your Freestyle 1025 will then play your messages NOTE If you enter your security PIN code incorrectly after the second attempt your Freestyle 1025 will announce Thank you for calling and will then hang up 25 REMOTE ACCESS 26 Operating the answering machine When
34. n from another phone remote access if any messages have been recorded your Freestyle 1025 will answer after only 2 rings If there are no messages it will answer after 6 rings thereby allowing you the option of hanging up before your Freestyle 1025 answers In using Time Saver you can avoid the cost of a call To check the answer delay setting Skip gt at the base station Press buttons in order shown Press the SKIP gt button Your Freestyle 1025 will announce the current setting Calls will be answered after 6 rings To change the answer delay setting Skip gt Press and hold the SKIP gt button until the current setting is announced 6 Keep holding the SKIP gt button and your Freestyle 1025 will announce the answer delay options 7 8 9 Time Saver 2 3 4 5 When you hear the setting you want release the SKIP gt button Your Freestyle 1025 will then announce the new setting e g Answer delay Time saver and return to Answer on off mode 19 gt Z un m 2 zZ a gt a Z m LU T U lt z Z LU Ma Zz lt 20 Message alert When new messages have been received your Freestyle 1025 will beep every 10 seconds The volume of the beep is at the volume you have set for the loudspeaker To switch the message alert on or off Skip When the answering machine is in its idle state Press
35. ndset on the base to return to standby NOTE 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 directory Call Waiting NOTE Call Waiting service requires set up by BT or your service provider and connection to a digital exchange 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 You can answer the second call without disconnecting your first caller by R 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 R by pressing the R button 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 To switch from pulse to tone dialling KEYPAD If you are connected to a pulse dialling
36. od and it is due to accidental or wilful damage including lightning and electrical damage BT will not replace or repair free of charge If you do not have a modern style telephone socket call Freefone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT engineer to come and fit the correct socket This is a chargeable service Nn m j z a U SETTING UP O Plug the 3 pin adaptor into the mains power socket and switch on Your Freestyle 1025 begins the set up procedure which takes a few seconds The message counter flashes The pre set outgoing message is ready to use The answer delay is set to 6 rings The answering machine is switched to ON The loudspeaker volume is set to level 5 from a range of 0 H The machine announces the answer delay setting Calls will be answered after 6 rings Mains power adaptor The Freestyle 1025 must only be used with the adaptor supplied Using any other adaptor will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus Charge the handset battery for at least 24 hours When you first use your Freestyle 1025 the rechargeable batteries in the handset need charging for 24 hours Place the handset on the base unit face down ensuring the contacts are touching The CHARGING light on the base unit comes ON After the handset has been charged for 24 hours your phone is ready for use As arule placing the handset
37. on the base unit overnight will keep the batteries fully charged for all normal use The CHARGING light remains on until the handset is removed from the base unit When fully charged and in good condition the handset batteries will provide up to 7 hours continuous talk time or 72 hours standby If the batteries are running low the BATT LOW light will flash Nae In Use gt n or ow If you are making a call and the batteries are running low the handset will beep every 10 15 seconds and you have about 2 minutes before the call is cut off Place the handset on the base unit to recharge Battery Care Batteries cannot be overcharged However leaving the handset on the base unit all the time can deteriorate rechargeable batteries To get the longest possible life from your batteries take the handset off the base for a few hours each day O Plug your Freestyle 1025 into the phone socket Fully extend the telescopic aerial on the base unit 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 interference and reduce the quality of your calls O To plan the location of the base unit Your Freestyle 1025 works by sending and receiving radio signals between the base unit and
38. pai vu x fe z m Using the Secrecy button Repeat these steps for any other numbers you want to store using a different 0 9 location code for each one You can prevent your caller from hearing you while you talk to someone else close by Storing a number in the memory automatically overwrites any previous number stored under the same location code Press and release the SECRECY button The IN USE light flashes and you will hear an audible tone every 8 seconds Stored numbers can include those for switchboard and network services release the SECRECY button that use the k and buttons as well as the PAUSE and RECALL functions To return to your caller press and On the back of your handset is a label for you to record the names of the contacts stored under the quickdial memory buttons To dial a stored number Press buttons in order shown wey Press the TALK button aa Qq Press the QUICKDIAL button Press the 0 9 location code under 6 which the number you want is stored Q __ The number is dialled automatically 06 o To store an engaged number in the memory To store a number of more than If you ring a number that was engaged 20 digits w you can put it in the Quickdial memory O Press QUICKDIAL you hear a beep Press the QUICKDIAL button Press one of the 0 9 buttons to set the Store memory location 0 9 e t location code under which your p
39. stering an additional handset If you wish to re register please follow the instruction adjacent using your original handset where it refers to additional handset To erase a registration code Press and release the QUICKDIAL button eo Press and release the CHANNEL button Press the button four times Press and release 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 below To register an additional handset Place the handset you wish to register on the base unit and then remove it Press and hold the base unit PAGE button for 5 seconds As soon as the IN USE light begins to flash release the PAGE button and place the additional handset on the base unit Your additional handset is registered automatically and you will hear a long confirmation beep and the IN USE light will stop flashing 27 gt iw Oo gt m ae gt o n m 4 n Nn LU Za ra z lt x l z z o a a lt 28 NOTE Your additional handset must be placed on the base unit within 5 seconds of the N USE light flashing To re register an additional handset Before re registering the old registration code must first be erased If necessary you can re register your additional handset by simply following the above procedures NOTE Check
40. t is resting on the base unit and you decide to take the call lift the handset and speak to the caller Recording will stop automatically To screen a call via the handset When your Freestyle 1025 starts to record an incoming message the IN USE light flashes Mew Press the SCREEN MENU button You can hear the caller on the handset Or To interrupt recording and talk to your caller press the TALK button 23 gt Z un m 2 zZ a gt a Z m LU T U lt z Z LU n zZ lt 24 Memos A personal memo can be recorded on your Freestyle 1025 and left as a message for another user Memos can be of any length up to the maximum recording capacity 3 minutes but you should keep them short to allow time for recording incoming messages Memos can only be recorded by using the handset To record a memo Men Press the SCREEN MENU button Press the 7 button The Freestyle 1025 announces Please speak after the tone Your Freestyle 1025 display shows r Press the button to end recording When you have completed your memo your Freestyle 1025 announces To hear main menu press 1 Your memo is now stored and can be played back later Memos are stored in the same way as incoming messages and the message counter on the base unit will increase by 1 NOTE To play back delete or skip forward or backward through memos follow the instruct
41. that your additional handset is registered correctly by pressing the TALK button and listening for a dial tone If you do not hear a dial tone your additional handset is either out of range of the base unit or it has not been registered properly or the base unit line cord is not plugged in To set the handset number Each additional handset must be assigned an identity number 2 3 or 4 Your Freestyle 1025 handset is already numbered as HANDSET 1 Additional handsets can then be numbered as they are added NOTE Your Freestyle additional handset is pre set to handset number 2 To set a handset identity number Press the QUICKDIAL button Press the SECRECY button KEYPAD Enter the identification number 2 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 NOTE Make a note of the identification number by writing it on the handset s directory label Basic use of Freestyle additional handsets NOTE Like all cordless phones the Freestyle additional handset must be charged for 24 hours before initial use Basic operation of additional handsets is the same as that of your Freestyle 1025 handset NOTE You cannot control the answering machine from the 90 130 1025 1200 additional handset and it does not have the call screening facility The handset range is up to
42. to a switchboard Your Freestyle 1025 may be connected to compatible switchboards If in doubt your switchboard supplier or maintainer should be able to offer help Advice on connection to BT switching systems can be obtained by dialling BT on 152 If you do not have a compatible switchboard it cannot be guaranteed that your Freestyle 1025 will operate correctly under all possible conditions of connection Call security Your Freestyle 1025 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 It is therefore possible that your conversations could be overheard by other people on their cordless phones or on 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 In the unlikely event of your Freestyle 1025 picking up conversations from other cordless phones being used nearby try changing channels using the CHANNEL 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
43. ur statutory rights If you own your Freestyle 1025 outside the guarantee period If your Freestyle 1025 needs repair after the guarantee period has ended it must be repaired so as to remain compliant with the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network We recommend that you call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150 or visit your nearest BT shop and you will be informed of our recommended repair agents z m zZ gt fe m 37 4 Wall mounting Your Freestyle 1025 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 Please refer to page 39 wall mounting template Before you wall mount your Freestyle 1025 check that e the wall can support the weight of the base unit and handset e the position you choose leaves enough 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 O e Oo 2i a lt the position leaves enough space for the aerial to be extended when wall mounted For the best operating conditions try to place the base unit away from large metal objects and other electrical appliances 38 Drill 2 holes for the screws and insert the wall plugs provided if required WALL PLUG S
44. with new plug and socket arrangements provided with these direct exchange lines e To compatible switchboards You may NOT connect 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 The base unit is intended for use when powered from the 9V AC mains adaptor supplied which conforms to EN60950 Any other usage will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus if as a result it ceases to comply with EN60950 Environment Your Freestyle 1025 should be kept free of dust moisture high temperature and vibration and should not be exposed to direct sunlight Do not stand it on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres or place it in locations which prevent the free flow of air over its surfaces The apparatus is only designed to be operated in a normal office or domestic environment where the relative humidity does not exceed 60 It should not be used in bathrooms or near water How many phones can you have All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number REN which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any one telephone line Your Freestyle 1025 has a REN of 1 A total REN of 4 is allowed If the total REN of 4 is exceeded the telephones may not ring With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing even when the REN is less than 4 Connecting
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