Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Welcome… Section to your BT Freestyle 610 Digital Cordless Telephone • The big button keypad and large backlit display together with digital quality sound make the BT Freestyle 610 easy to use, see and listen to. • Use Caller Display to see who is calling before you pick up the phone and keep track of incoming calls with the 30 number Calls list.* • Use the phonebook to store and dial up to 30 of your most frequently used phone numbers.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freestyle 610 please contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 4 In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting up the base and handset . . . . .6 BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack owners only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Base buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Menu map . . . . . . .
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 In this guide Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Selecting a display language . . . . . . . .30 To switch key lock on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 To switch key lock off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Quick key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Naming a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Base settings Security PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 To change the base PIN code . . . . . . . .
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 6 Getting started Handset range The BT Freestyle 610 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction between the base and handset will reduce the range significantly. With the base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can severely affect the range.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Getting started 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. When connected correctly, you will hear two beeps and the green Power light on the base will come on. 3. Place the battery ribbon in the base of the battery compartment. Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied observing the polarity (+ and -) markings. Then slide the battery compartment cover into place.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 8 Getting started Talk/Standby time In ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give about 10 hours talk time or 100 hours standby on a single charge. The base must remain plugged in to the mains and switched on at all times. 4. Place the handset in the base to charge, the red charging light comes on, you hear a beep tone and the icon begins scrolling.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Getting started Setting up the charger and additional handset 1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the charger. The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, giving the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries are available from the BT Freestyle 610 Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 10 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Handsfree (side of handset) Use for handsfree mode, page 15. Redial/Vol/Scroll Up/Pause Press to redial a number, page 17. During a call, press to increase the earpiece volume, page 16. In-use light Comes on when you make/receive a call. Menu/Select Press to access the menu, page 13. Press to select menu options. Cancel/Phonebook Go back one level/exit the menu, page 13.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Getting to know your phone Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen. Phone/Person Envelope External call Range Internal call Phonebook Menus Indicates a call is in progress. EXT icon flashes when you receive an external call. Stays on during the conversation. EXT Battery INT EXT INT EXT INT EXT INT Displayed when you are using your phone in handsfree mode, page 15.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 12 Getting to know your phone Base buttons and LEDs Find Press to find/page handset(s), page 38. Also used when registering handsets, page 37. Power/In use indicator On = Power on Flashes = During a call When the phone rings When registering handsets Charging indicator On = Handset charging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 610 handset has a menu system to guide you through the handset and base options. Refer to the menu map below for the available options. Press to exit a menu. Keep pressing to return to the idle screen at any time. When the handset is displaying the idle screen: 1. Press 2. Use to open the main menu. and to scroll through the menu list. 3.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 14 Using the phone Switching the handset power on/off Press and hold the button. Make an external call When you make a call, the In Use light on the handset comes on and the In Use light on the base flashes. Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can also be dialled in Handsfree mode (page 15), using the phonebook (page 19), and from the calls list (page 22). 1. Press number. and listen for the dial tone, then dial the The display shows the and then the icons.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Using the phone If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the caller’s number, or name (if an exact name/number match is found in the phonebook) will also be displayed, see page 22 for more information. Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of all calls, showing the time on the display during your call and for a few seconds after it has finished.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 16 Using the phone The earpiece volume will remain at the level set for all calls until changed. Earpiece volume There are 5 volume levels to select from. The default is 3. You can only adjust the earpiece volume during a call. 1. Press to increase or to decrease the earpiece volume. The display shows the set volume, e.g. EAR VOLUME 2. Handset ringer volume The default setting is 3. There are 3 volume levels to select from, or you can set the volume to off.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Using the phone Redial Your handset automatically saves the last 5 numbers you dialled into a redial list. 1. Press . 2. Press want. or to scroll and display the number you If a name/number match is found in the phonebook the name will be displayed instead of the number. Press to toggle between the name and number. 3. Press Each redial number can be up to a maximum of 32 digits long. Only the last 12 digits of the number will be displayed.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 18 Using the phone Press to exit a menu. Keep pressing to return to the idle display at any time. Delete the redial list With any number from the redial list displayed. 1. Press and hold 2. Press . DELETE ALL? is displayed. to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Phonebook 19 Store a phonebook entry The icon is displayed while you view the phonebook. You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names and numbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20 digits and each name up to 12 characters long. If you have Caller Display enabled on your line and your caller’s details are matched to an entry in the phonebook then your handset will ring with the melody selected for that caller. 1.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 20 Phonebook Inserting a Pause You can insert a Pause in the dialling sequence. This can be useful if your phone is connected to an internal switchboard, see page 43. Delete a phonebook entry 1. Press . Display shows PHONE BOOK. 2. Press to confirm. 3. Press Character map Button Characters or 4. Press to select DELETE ENTRY. to confirm. BLANK - 1 5. Press or to select entry. ABC2 6. Press to confirm. CONFIRM? is displayed. DEF3 7.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Phonebook Edit a phonebook entry 1. Press . Display shows PHONE BOOK. 2. Press . 3. Press or to confirm. to select MODIFY ENTRY. Press 4. Scroll to the entry you want using 5. Press or . . 6. Use or to move through the name, and edit using to delete and enter new characters using the keypad, then press . 7. Use to delete digits and enter the new number using the keypad, then press . 8.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 22 Caller Display and the calls list IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A quarterly fee may be payable. For more information on BT’s Calling Features, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150. Caller information not available Occasionally the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Caller Display and the calls list 3. When viewing an entry press repeatedly to view the details for the entry: the caller’s number, and the date and time the call was received. 4. Press to dial the displayed number. Or Press screen. to exit the calls list and return to the idle What type of call? The icon indicates a new call waiting to be viewed. The icon will be displayed for calls that you answered. The icon will be displayed for unanswered calls.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 24 Caller Display and the calls list Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook 1. Press to open the Calls list. 2. Press or to copy. 3. Press repeatedly to scroll to the entry you want twice. ADD? is displayed, press . 4. NAME? is displayed. Enter the name, then press 5. The Calls list number is displayed, press You can edit the number (if required) using and the keypad, then press . 6. Press press . . or to select a ringer melody (1 to 3), then .
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Caller Display and the calls list Speak to a second caller 1. Press to answer the second call and put your current caller on hold. Press again to return to your first caller and to switch between both callers. The second caller is only charged from the second you answer, not while they are waiting to be connected. Or 2. If you want to end the current call and pick up the waiting call, press . The handset will ring. Press again to connect to the waiting caller.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 26 Handset settings To exit and return to the idle display at any time, press repeatedly. You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal preferences. Handset ringer melody and volume You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or OFF). You can change the external ringer (ring for an external incoming call) or the internal ringer (ring for an internal call). To change the external ringer melody 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press .
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Handset settings To change the external ringer volume 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press . 4. Press press until HANDSET is displayed. or until EXT RING VOL is displayed then . The current setting is played. 5. Press or to select a volume then press The handset gives a confirmation tone. 6. Press The default setting is 3. . repeatedly to return to the idle screen. To change the internal ringer melody 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press .
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 28 Handset settings To change the internal ringer volume The default setting is 3. 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press . 4. Press press until HANDSET is displayed. or until INT RING VOL is displayed then . The current setting is played. 5. Press or to select a volume then press The handset gives a confirmation tone. 6. Press . repeatedly to return to the idle screen.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Handset settings The default setting for all key beeps is ON. Switch beeps on/off 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press confirm. until HANDSET is displayed. . Display shows BEEP. Press 4. Press or then press to to display the type of beeps you want . KEYTONE – for handset button beeps LOW BATTERY – for low battery warning beeps OUT RANGE – for out of range warning beeps 5. Press or to select ON or OFF then press The handset gives a confirmation tone. 6.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 30 Handset settings 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press 4. Press press until HANDSET is displayed. to confirm. or until AUTO ANSWER is displayed then to confirm. 5. Press or to select ON or OFF then press confirm. The handset gives a confirmation tone. 6. Press to repeatedly to return to the idle screen. Selecting a display language You can select from 7 different display languages for your BT Freestyle 610. 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press . 4.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Handset settings 6. Press to confirm. The handset gives a confirmation tone. 7. Press repeatedly to return to the idle screen. Key lock on/off You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally while carrying the handset around. To switch key lock on: 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press 4. Press The default setting is OFF. until HANDSET is displayed. to confirm. or until KEY LOCK is displayed then press to confirm.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 32 Handset settings Quick key lock 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. Naming a handset Each handset registered to the base is assigned a number. You can give a handset a name as well as a number to match the user or location e.g. ANNE or OFFICE. The name can be up to 10 characters long. The new handset name will replace the handset name in the display. The handset number will be shown on the far right hand corner of the display. 1. Press . 2. Press or 3.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Base settings 33 Security PIN Your BT Freestyle 610 has a security PIN code which you will need to change some of the base settings. The default setting is 0000. You may want to change this to prevent unauthorised changes to your settings. To exit and return to the idle display at any time, press repeatedly. To change the base PIN code 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then press to confirm. 3.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 34 Base settings You cannot de-register the handset you are using. One handset must remain registered to the base at any time. If you enter a handset number that does not exist, you will hear a beep tone. De-register a handset from the base 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press press . or until SETUP is displayed then press to select. or until DEL HANDSET is displayed then to select. 4. PIN? is displayed, enter your 4 digit PIN then press . HANDSET? is displayed. 5.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Base settings 3. Press press or until BASE MELODY is displayed then . The current melody is played. 4. Press or to hear and select a melody then press to select. 5. Press twice to return to the idle screen. To change the ringer volume 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press press 4. Press 5. Press The default setting is 3. . or until SETUP is displayed then press to select. or until BASE VOLUME is displayed then to select.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 36 Base settings Reset the handset and base WARNING If you reset the handset and base, you will lose any names or numbers stored in the phonebook, redial list and calls list. 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then press to select. 3. Press or until DEFAULT is displayed then press to select. PIN? is displayed. 4. Enter your 4 digit PIN then press . Display will show CONFIRM? Press to select.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Using additional handsets If you purchase a new handset to use with your BT Freestyle 610 it will have to be registered to the base. You will need to do this before you can use it. If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack any additional handsets comes pre-registered to the base. With 2 or more handsets, you can make internal calls, page handsets and transfer external calls between your handsets.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 38 Using additional handsets Making internal calls You can make internal calls between two BT Freestyle 610 handsets. The icon is displayed on both handsets during an internal call. 1. Press . 2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad (1 or 2). The called handset will ring and show the calling handset’s number. If there is no response, press handset. to end the call at your Receiving internal calls 1. When the handset rings, press 2.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Using additional handsets Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to the other handset. During an external call: 1. Press and the number of the other handset. Your caller is put on hold. The other handset will ring. 2. When the handset answers, press to transfer the call. If the other handset does not answer, press to the caller again. to talk 3-Way conference call During an external call you can invite another handset to join the conversation.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 40 Using additional bases IMPORTANT You can only register your BT Freestyle 610 handset to another base if it is GAP compatible Your BT Freestyle 610 handset can be registered to up to 4 other bases. Registering your BT Freestyle 610 handset to another base On the base: Find 1. Press and hold to put the base into registration mode. The base beeps and the In use light flashes while the handset is being registered. On the handset: 2. Press . 3.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Using additional bases When the base is located, you will hear a confirmation tone and PIN? will be displayed. 7. Enter the base PIN code and press . You hear a tone to confirm you have entered the correct code and the handset returns to idle mode. Once registered, you will hear a confirmation tone and the next available handset number is allocated and shown in the display. The default PIN code is 0000.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 42 Using additional bases If AUTO is selected the handset will automatically link to another base with a strong signal, if the signal it is currently receiving from its present base becomes very poor. Press or to select AUTO. When the handset locates the selected base you will hear a confirmation tone. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Switchboard use 43 Switchboard external line access code You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a Switchboard compatibility This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling and timed break recall.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 44 Switchboard use Dialling mode Your BT Freestyle 610 is set to tone dialling. If required you can switch it to pulse dialling. 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then press or until DIAL MODE is displayed then press or to select either TONE DIAL or PULSE . . 3. Press . 4. Press DIAL then press 5. Press twice to return to the idle screen.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Help Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectly connected, not connected at all, or the power being turned off. Please check that your BT Freestyle 610 has been correctly set up, see page 6, before ringing the BT Freestyle 610 Helpline. No display The batteries may be flat or dead. Recharge or replace the batteries, see page 7.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 46 Help Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid Sometimes your BT Freestyle 610 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended that you place your BT Freestyle 610 at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference. The handset charger is not working Check that the power adaptor is properly plugged into the charger.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Help BT Accessories and Replacement Items For a full range of accessories and replacement items for BT products please call 0870 240 5522, or visit: Customer Helpline Call the dedicated BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com • if you are having difficulties using your BT Freestyle 610. • if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead. Lines open: 8.00am – 8.00pm, Monday to Saturday. 10.00am – 3.00pm, Sundays.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 48 General information Safety General • Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item code for the base mains power supply is 015123. If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack, the item code for the charger mains power supply is 015124. • For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 General information • Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces. • Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp conditions, such as bathrooms. • Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions. • There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 50 General information The conditions of this guarantee are: Within the 12 month guarantee period: • The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period. • Proof of purchase is required. • The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 General information Technical information How many telephones 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 other telephone line. Your BT Freestyle 610 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide 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. © British Telecommunications plc 2006. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
