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BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062
User Guide
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BT FREESTYLE 4500
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 2 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Section Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 4500 digital cordless telephones and answering machine Depending on which BT Freestyle 4500 product you have purchased you will have either or all of these handsets: Kitchen – with a wipe clean keypad and rubber grips. Bedroom – with built-in torch. Lounge – stylish design and colour to fit in with most decors.
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 3 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your product before you can use it. This doesn’t take long as it is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freestyle 4500 please contact the Helpline on 0870 240 3
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 4 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 4 Section Got everything? BT Freestyle 4500 Trio BT Freestyle 4500 base BT Freestyle 4500 2 x BT Freestyle 4500 chargers BT Freestyle 4500 base BT Freestyle 4500 Lounge handset BT Freestyle 4500 Lounge handset BT Freestyle 4500 Bedroom handset 2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries BT Freestyle 4500 Kitchen handset 1 x mains power adaptors 6 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries 1 x belt cli
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 5 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 In this guide Section 5 5 Getting started Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Attach belt clips (optional) . . . . . . . . .10 Directory Entering names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Getting to know yo
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 6 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 6 In this guide Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Answer & Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Answer Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 SMS template messages . . . . . . . . . . .39 Record own outg
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 7 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 In this guide 7 Additional handset settings Additional handsets and bases Day, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Registering new handsets . . . . . . . . . .74 Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 De-registering a handset . . . . . . . . . .75 Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Handset name
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 8 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 8 Getting started WARNING Location Do not place your BT Freestyle 4500 base in the bathroom or other You need to place your BT Freestyle 4500 base station humid areas. close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Handset range The handset reception range from Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other the base is up to 300m outdoors and up to
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 9 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting started 9 Talk/Standby time 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the base. Under ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give about 12 hours talk time or 120 hours standby on a single charge. (The base must remain plugged into the mains at all times). Please note that new NiMH batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been run down and recharged a few times.
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 10 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 10 Getting started Battery performance 5. Charge the handsets for at least 16 hours by placing the To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off handset on the base. The red CHARGING light comes the base for a few hours at a time on. The handsets are pre-registered to the base. (after the initial 16 hour charge). Running the batteries right down If you have purc
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S Z I O L R C F y Y V t i H r a E K N B Q l X U C G J D l A P M a T W t i g i D 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 11 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone 11 Handset buttons Incoming call light Scroll Flashes when the handset is Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list ringing. Lets you scroll through menu options. Directory (in standby mode) During a call, adjusts the earpiece Press to open the Directory and and handsfree volume, page 1
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 12 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 12 Getting to know your phone Sample standby screen – This is where the handset icons will appear. Handsfree Call in Ringer progress off Battery Signal Keypad lock Alarm Set Handset 1 Handset number Handset name 01/01 12:03pm Time Menu Dir Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen. In range signal Battery status Steady when han
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 13 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone 13 Navigating the menus… Your BT Freestyle 4500 handsets have a menu system which is easy to use. In most cases, each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby, press MENU to open the main menu and use the button to scroll to the menu option you want. Press OK to
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 14 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 14 Getting to know your phone Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK. Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the phone book, press BACK. If you want to go straight to the standby screen press the button. Handset 1 01/01 12:03pm Menu Dir Press the MENU button to access menus or the DIR button to open the directory. Scroll to dis
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 15 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone 15 Menu map SMS Text messaging Write message •Inbox •Drafts •Outbox •Templates •SMS Settings Answer Machine Play messages •Delete all messages •Answer On/Off •Answer settings •Record memo Handset settings Ringer melody •Ringer volume •Name handset •Call groups •Key beeps on/off •Auto talk on/off •Display contrast •Backlight on/off •Select base Base settings
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 16 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 16 Getting to know your phone Base Power/In use ON = standby Page Flashes = during a call and during Lets you page the registration when the phone rings. handsets, page 22. Used when Charging light registering handsets, ON = Handset charging. page 74. Display Answer On/Off Shows the status of the answering Switch answering machine machine on/off, page 57. Messages Press to play mes
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 17 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone 17 Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page 24), the Calls list (page 32) or the redial list (page 20) Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of every call. The time is shown during the call and for a few seconds after the call has ended. Auto-answer You can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the base
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 18 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 18 Using the phone Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and release to switch it on. Make an external call 1. Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press CLEAR to delete. Press to dial. End a call 1. Press or place the handset back on the base. Receiving calls Whe
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 19 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone 19 1. Press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it up to speak. If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service your caller’s number (and name if stored in the Directory) will be shown. See page 32 for more information. Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other peopl
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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 20 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 20 Using the phone During a call: 1. Use the button to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call the setting will remain at the last selected level. Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you. Secrecy 1. During the call press SECRECY. Display flashes on. Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press OFF to return to
