BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 This product is not DECT GAP compatible. It cannot be registered to any other DECT GAP telephone and it is not possible to register additional handsets. This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your BT Freelance XD 100
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 At a glance BT Freelance XD 100 Handset Red light Redial/Pause button Indicates that the phone is ringing or in use. Press to redial the last number called. Also, press to dial or store a pause in a number. Handset display Quickdial button Displays the status of your handset. Use to store up to 10 numbers that can then be dialled at the touch of two buttons.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 BT Freelance XD 100 Base Page Use to page a handset(s). Charging Charging light Red light comes on when the batteries are being recharged. Power/ In Use Power/In use light Green light comes on to indicate mains power. Flashes when the line is in use. Note When batteries are fully charged the charging light will remain lit.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Quick guide to the handset display icons Batteries are charged Batteries are exhausted and require charging Batteries are being charged Switches off when batteries are fully charged Handset is in use Flashes to indicate an external incoming call Steady during an external call Flashes to indicate an internal call Indicates you are dialling or storing a number in the Quickdial memory Secrecy feature is switched on Steady when viewing the Calls list Flashe
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 In this guide At a glance 1 Introduction 6 Unpacking For your records 7 8 Safety information 9 Setting up 11 Using the telephone 18 Making and receiving calls Secrecy Last number redial Paging Quickdial memory 18 20 20 21 22 Caller Display 24 Handset settings 26 Using the BT Freelance XD 100 additional handset 27 Internal calls Transferring calls 27 28 Help 29 General information 31 Guarantee Technical information Switchboard c
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Introduction Your BT Freelance XD 100 is designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT. You can expect your BT Freelance XD 100 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Unpacking your BT Freelance XD 100 or BT Freelance XD 100 Twin Check that your BT Freelance XD 100 is complete. If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Additionally if you have purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin: BT Freelance XD 100 Twin additional handset BT Freelance XD 100 Twin charger Power supply for the charger (Item code 003313) 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH) For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: (on the underside of the base) For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Safety information 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 number for the base is 872260. The item number for the charger is 003313 (only applicable if you have purchased the BT Freelance 100 XD Twin). For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight. The product may heat up when the batteries are being recharged. This is normal. However, we recommend that you do not place the product on antique/veneered wood to avoid damage.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Setting up Follow these steps to set up your BT Freelance XD 100 ready for use. Plan the location Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power supply sockets so that the cables will reach. Make sure the product is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products to avoid interference. Do not place your BT Freelance XD 100 in the bathroom or other humid areas.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Warning Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket until your handset is fully charged. This will prevent the risk of the phone being answered before the batteries are charged. Answering the phone before the batteries are fully charged may prevent it from reaching its optimum capacity.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Warning Under no circumstances should NiCad or non-rechargeable batteries be used. Only use the approved batteries. Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. 4 Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours Before you use your BT Freelance XD 100 for the first time it is important to have the handset batteries fully charged. Place the handset on the base. You will hear a long beep.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Battery levels Battery low warning If the handset battery symbol is empty, you will hear a warning beep every 1 minute, you will need to recharge your handset before you can use it. The handset will only beep every minute when it is in use. In idle mode the empty battery icon is displayed. Out of range warning When the handset is in use and you go out of range of the base it will beep every 1 minute and the icon will flash. Move closer to the base.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 The following instructions are only applicable if you have purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin. If you purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 please skip to instruction number 7. 5 Insert the batteries into the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin Insert the batteries into your BT Freelance XD 100 Twin handset as shown on page 12. The handset display will show -2- as it is already pre-registered as handset 2.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Plug the power supply adaptor into the wall socket. Place the handset onto the charger. The red charging light will come on and the charging icon will be displayed while the batteries are charging. Leave the handset to charge continuously for at least 16 hours to reach full charge. Once the handset is fully charged, the charging icon will be switched off. The charging light will remain red even when the batteries are fully charged.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 8 Connect the telephone line cord Your BT Freelance XD 100/Freelance XD 100 Twin is now ready for use. Helpline If you experience any difficulties installing or setting up your BT Freelance XD 100, please contact the BT Freelance XD 100 Helpline on 08706 058 047.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Using the telephone Making and receiving calls To make an external call Press the TALK button. You will hear the dial tone. The icon and EXT will be shown on the display and the In use light on the base will flash. Enter the telephone number you want. OR Preparatory dialling Enter the telephone number first and then check that it is correct on the display. Del If you have made a mistake, press the DELETE button to delete any incorrect digits.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Note The first digit of a telephone number you enter or receive via Caller Display will not be shown on the display. For example the first 0 of 020 8123 4567 will be displayed as 20 8123 4567. To end a call Press the TALK button. The icon and EXT will disappear from the display and the In use light will stop flashing. To receive a call When the phone rings the EXT icon on the display will flash and the LED on the handset will also flash.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Secrecy When on a call you can talk to someone in the same room without your caller hearing. To switch secrecy on/off During a call: Del Secrecy Del Secrecy Press the SECRECY button. The display will show the icon. Your caller cannot hear you. Press the SECRECY button again to resume your call. Last number redial Your handset automatically saves the last number you dialled. A redial number can be no longer than 20 digits.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Paging You can page your handset (s) from the base to alert a handset user that they are wanted or to locate a missing handset. To page a handset Page Press the PAGE button on the base. The handset(s) will ring for 30 seconds. To stop the handset(s) ringing, press any button on the handset. Note If you have purchased a BT Freelance XD 100 Twin you will need to press any button on the additional handset to stop that handset ringing.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Quickdial memory You can store up to 10 of your most frequently used telephone numbers in the Quickdial memory. You can enter numbers up to 20 digits. Note It is recommended you make a note of the numbers you store in the Quickdial memory. To store a number in the Quickdial memory Quickdial Press the QUICKDIAL button. The display will show the icon.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 To dial a number in the Quickdial memory Press the TALK button. Quickdial Press the QUICKDIAL button. Enter the location number 0 to 9 under which the number is stored. The telephone number will be shown on the display and dialled. Note If you hear a warning beep when trying to dial a number in the quickdial memory it means there is no telephone number stored under that location number.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Caller Display IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your Network Provider. For more information on BT’s Select Services call BT free on 0800 800 150. Using Caller Display If you have subscribed to your Network Provider's Caller Display Service you will be able to see your caller's number on your handset's display (provided it is not withheld) before you answer the call.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 To view the Calls list Press the CALLS button to enter the Calls list. The will be displayed. The most recent caller's telephone number will be displayed. Use the DOWN button to scroll to the next number in the list and use the UP button to scroll back to the previous number. Note To exit the Calls list at any time press the R button. To dial a number from the Calls list When viewing a number in the Calls list, press the TALK button.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Handset Settings To adjust the earpiece volume You can only adjust the earpiece volume during a call. There are 3 earpiece volume levels to choose from: HIGH, LOW and MEDIUM. During a call: Volume Press the VOLUME button until you reach the required volume level. The volume will change from LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH and then repeat the sequence again, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Using the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin additional handset The BT Freelance XD 100 is NOT GAP compatible, therefore, it cannot be registered to any other DECT telephones. However, if you have purchased the BT Freelance XD 100 Twin you will have the BT Freelance XD 100 additional handset. Please note that this is the only handset that can be used with the main BT Freelance XD 100 base.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to the other BT Freelance XD 100 Twin handset. To transfer a call During an external call: Int Press the INT button. The other BT Freelance XD 100 handset will ring. The other user should press the TALK button to answer the call. You can now talk to each other. To transfer the call, press the TALK button.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Help No display appears The batteries may be flat or dead. Recharge or replace the batteries. No dial tone Is the telephone line cord plugged into the phone socket? Check that the base is connected to the mains power and switched on. You cannot link up with the base Is the display flashing icon? The mains power cable may not be connected at the base or switched on. Are you in range of the base? Move closer to the base.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 The BT Freelance XD 100 Twin charger does not appear to be working Check that: The power adaptor is properly plugged into the charger. Your handset has slotted correctly into the charger. The batteries are correctly fitted into the handset. The base is plugged into a working socket and the socket is switched on. Are you using the correct power adaptor? BT Freelance XD 100 Twin charger adaptor is item number: 003313.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 General information Guarantee Your BT Freelance XD 100 and Freelance XD 100 Twin is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Outside of the 12 month guarantee period: If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repair must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network. We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair agent, TecLogic on 01672 564444 or a local qualified repairer. Instructions for returning the product: If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will ask you to return the product.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 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 Pause after the access code.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 Index At a glance Make a call 18 Paging 21 13 12 14 14 30 Pause 33 Phone socket 16 Power supply 11 Preparatory dialling 18 Caller Display 24 Calls end external internal make receive redial secrecy transfer 19 18 27 18 19 20 19 28 Quickdial memory delete a number dial a number store a number 22 23 23 22 Calls list delete a number dial a number view 25 25 25 Charge handset 13 Delete Calls list numbers quickdial numbers Display icon
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards. This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
BT Freelance XD ~ 3rd Edition ~ 2nd August ’02 ~ 4832 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 2002. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No.
