Summary of the content on the page No. 1
User Guide
BT FREESTYLE 3500
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 3500 digital cordless telephone and answering machine n Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions). n Directory – lets you store up to 30 names and numbers for easy dialling. n Caller Display - lets you see who’s calling and your phone 1 stores details of the last 10 callers in a Calls list. n Digital answering machine with up to 15 minutes recording time. n Play, repeat and delete your messages from almost any
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Got everything? This User Guide provides you with all n BT Freestyle 3500 handset with the information you need to get the belt clip most from your phone. n BT Freestyle 3500 answering machine base You must first set up your phone n 2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries (already fitted) before you can use it. This doesn’t n Battery compartment cover take long as it is easy to do. Just n Mains power adaptor follow the simple instructions on the n Telephone line cord next few pages. If you have purc
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
4 In this guide Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 To delete the entire redial list . . . . . . .20 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Ringer volume on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Find the handset(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Setting up the charger . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Making inte
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
In this guide 5 Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Record your own outgoing message . . .47 PBX access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Play/check outgoing message . . . . . . .48 Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Playing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
6 Getting started WARNING Location Do not place your BT Freestyle 3500 in the bathroom or other You need to place your BT Freestyle 3500 base within 2 humid areas. metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that Handset range the cables will reach. The BT Freestyle 3500 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other is a clear line of sight between electrical appliances to avoid interference. the base and the handset. Any obstruction between
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Getting started 7 Which socket? 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. Power socket Telephone line socket 3. Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries for at least 16 hours. The main handset is pre-registered to the base as –1– Talk/Standby time (Handset 1). This is shown on the display. When the Under ideal conditions, fully charged handset batteries should handset is fully charged the display shows
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
8 Getting started The charge capacity of Set the day and time rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so Your BT Freestyle 3500 answering machine automatically reducing the talk/standby time of the handset. Eventually they will adds the day and time to all messages. The default need to be replaced. New batteries setting is 01/01/2004 12:01pm. can be obtained from the BT Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3962. 1. Press to open the main menu. Batteries and handset may become warm
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Getting started 9 BT Freestyle 3500 multiple pack Under no circumstances use non- rechargeable batteries. Only use owners only NiMH rechargeable batteries with a recommended capacity of 750mAh. Using inappropriate batteries will invalidate your Location guarantee and may damage the telephone. You need to place your BT Freestyle 3500 charger Helpline close enough to a mains power socket so that the If you are having any difficulties cable will reach. setting up or using your BT Freestyle 3500,
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
10 Getting started 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least 16 hours. Your BT Freestyle 3500 multiple pack is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Getting to know your phone 11 Handset Up Display From standby, press to display With orange backlight. the Redial list. Down Use to scroll up through From standby, press to display a menu or list. the Calls list, page 37. During a call, press to Use to scroll down through adjust the earpiece volume, a menu or list. (press to confirm), page 17. During a call, press to adjust the earpiece volume, Clear (press to confirm), page 17. Press to go back to previous display. Press and hold to return
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
12 Getting to know your phone Handset display icons These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display. UP/DOWN HANDSFREE MUTE When scrolling Handsfree on Secrecy on through the menu TAPE KEY ANTENNA Answer machine on. Keypad lock on Steady when in range. Flashes when new Flashing when out of messages are waiting BATTERY range. on your answer Battery empty machine. Battery low HANDSET Handset in use CROSSED BELL Battery half full Incoming call Ring volume off Battery full If you expe
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Getting to know your phone 13 Base BT Freestyle 3500 Find Press to page/locate a handset, Find page 22. Charger (For multiple pack users only) If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
14 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 3500 handset features an easy to use menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press to open the main menu and select the function you want by pressing the or button. For example, to change the ringer melody: 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Setup h/set and press . 3. Ring melody is displayed, press to select. The current mel
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Getting to know your phone 15 Handset menu map Answer Redial Calls List Internal Setup h/set Setup base Date/Time machine •Select •Select •Ring melody •Change PIN • Ans Settings •Store No. •Store No. •Ring volume •Voice mail • Del all old •Delete •Delete •Tones •Dial mode • Play message •Delete list •Delete list •Language •PBX access •Reset •Reset Menu navigation Press or to scroll through the menu options. Press to select an option. Press to go back to the previous display screen. Press and hol
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
16 Using the phone Call timer Make a call Your handset automatically displays the duration of every 1.Press . external call. The call time will remain on the display until 2 Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. seconds after the call has ended. Preparatory dialling Use preparatory dialling to see and check the number on the display before you dial out. The display can only show 12 digits at a time, if you enter a number with more than 12 digits, 3 dots will be displayed to the l
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Using the phone 17 Or If two handsets are engaged on an internal call and an external If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset to incoming call is received, beeps answer the call. will be emitted at both internal handsets. The internal call has to be ended before the external call Earpiece volume can be answered. During a call: The earpiece volume can only be To increase the volume changed when you are on a call. Press , then press to confirm. To decrease the volume If you do not
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
18 Using the phone Switch to handsfree during a call Range Indicator During a call: The icon on the display indicates when you are in range of the base. 1. Press . The call is transferred to the loudspeaker. If Searching is displayed, you are out of range and will need to move 2. Press to toggle between Handsfree and the handset. closer to the base. 2. Press to end the call. Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing. 1. Press . The display shows the symbo
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Using the phone 19 Redial Instead of accessing the redial list via the menu, you can press Your BT Freestyle 3500 stores the details of the last 10 from standby. calls made into a redial list. Stored redial numbers can be If a redial number is stored in the up to 20 digits long. Directory, the caller’s name will be displayed instead of the number. 1. Press , to open the main menu. If there are no redial numbers stored, Empty will be displayed. 2.Press to display Redial and press to display the
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
20 Using the phone For help with entering names see 6. Stored is displayed. Press and hold to return to page 25. standby mode. To delete a number from the redial list 1. Press , to open the main menu. 2.Press or to display Redial. Press to display the redial list. 3. With any of the redial numbers displayed, press . 4.Press or to display Delete and press to select. 5. Delete? is displayed, press again to confirm. 6. Deleted is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby mode. To delete the
