BT Freestyle 310 - Manuals

Getting started 6 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 310 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The BT Freestyle 310 has a range of up to 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset.An...

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 base to charge for at least 16 hours. When the handset is fully charged, the battery icon on thedisplay shows . 4. After 16 hours charging, plug one e...

Battery performance (continued) 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 310 Helpdesk on 0870 240 3962. For instructions...

Getting to know your phone 9 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Calls/Scroll up From standby, press to open the calls list, page 21. During a call, press to increase ...

10 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Base Find Press to ring the handset(s), to help you find it if it is missing, page 18.

11 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Handset display icons Range Steady Indicates good connection Flashing Connection to the base is poor ...

Press the Menu option button, then use the navigation buttons. 12 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle...

13 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Handset menus SMS messages Write messageInboxOutboxSMS settings Handset display WallpaperHandset name...

Using the phone 14 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 Call timer Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls. The handset display shows the call duration both during and for a few seconds after your call. Switch the handset power on/off 1. Press and...

Earpiece volume During a call, you can adjust the volume of the earpiece. 1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume. The display shows the volume level. Secrecy During a call, you can switch off the microphone so you cantalk to someone nearby without your caller hearing. 1. During a call, press...

If the number is stored in the directory and a name/number match is found, the name will be displayed instead. Answer a call handsfree 1. When the phone rings, press to answer your call and put your caller on the loudspeaker. Switch to handsfree during a call 1. Press to toggle between the loudspeak...

The icon will be displayed while the keypad lock is ON. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentallywhile carrying it around. To lock the keypad 1. Press and hold . The display shows Keypad locked . To unlock the keypad 1. Press and hold again. The display will return t...

Using the directory You can store up to 100 entries in the directory. Each entrycontains a name and number. Names can be up to 15characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. Store an entry 1. Press to open the directory. 2. When storing the first entry: The display shows Empty . Press Opt . New entr...

Calls list 21 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 IMPORTANT To use Caller Display and make the most of the calls list feature you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee may be payable.For more details on BT’s Calling Features, in...

See page 19 for more information on entering names. View further call details 1. Press , scroll and to the entry you want to view and press Opt . 2. Scroll to Details and press OK . The date and time of the call and the caller’s number are displayed. Press Back to return the previous menu level. 3. ...

Delete entire calls list 1. Press to open the calls list. 2. Scroll to Delete list and press OK . 3. Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 4. Press to return to standby. 23 Calls list BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline o...

Info services 24 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 The BT Services list works in exactly the same way as the main name and number directory and can store up to 10 entries.If you prefer, you can delete the pre- stored entries and replace them with your own numbers. See page 19...

BT 118 500 Directory Enquiries/Helpdesk 1. Press (or press Menu then OK ). 2. Scroll to BT services and press OK . 3. Dir enquiries is highlighted. Press to dial BT directory enquiries or scroll to Helpdesk and press to dial the BT Freestyle Helpdesk. Call Divert Call Divert lets you divert incoming...

Call Waiting Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying tocontact you while you are on a call. If a second caller rings youwill hear a beep in the handset. Call Waiting on/off/check status 1. Press (or press Menu then OK ). 2. Scroll to BT services and press OK . 3. Scroll and to Call wa...

SMS text messages 28 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 SMS stands for Short Messaging Service IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display service so that you can use SMS text messaging. A quarterly fee may be payable, please contact your network pro...

SMS Service Centre numbers To send and receive SMS text messages you need thetelephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre. If you accidentally delete the Send or Receive SMS ServiceCentre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order foryour SMS Service to work. The Send SMS Service number is: 14...

35 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Handset settings Handset display Set wallpaper Choose from 8 different wallpaper patterns for your handsetdisplay, or remove the...

36 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Handset settings Display contrast 1. Press Menu . Scroll right to Handset display menu and press OK . 2. Scroll to Contrast and ...

37 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] There are 14 handset ringer melodies.You will hear a sample ring on each button press. Handset tones Ringer melody 1. Press Menu...

38 Handset settings BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Warning tones Key beeps Every time you press a button on your BT Freestyle 310 youhear a beep. You can switch t...

39 Handset settings BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Out of range warning A warning beep will sound when the handset signal is goingout of range. 1. Press Menu . Sc...

41 Handset settings BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Reset settings This will restore your handset settings to the original, factory defaults. 1. Press Menu . Scrol...

42 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Base settings Ringer volume 1. Press Menu . Scroll to Settings menu and press OK . 2. Scroll to Setup base and press OK . 3. Rin...

44 Base settings BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] PBX access If your switchboard requires a pause after the access code for an outside line, you can program your BT...

46 Base settings BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Set the date and time 1. Press Menu . Scroll to Settings menu and press OK . 2. Scroll to Date/Time and press OK ....

47 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Additional handset and bases Up to 5 handsets can be registered and operated from a BT Freestyle 310 base. This allows you to ho...

48 Additional handsets and bases BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Select a base If your handset is registered to more than one base, you canchoose the base you want...

49 Additional handsets and bases BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Internal calls If you have more than one handset registered to your base, youcan make internal cal...

50 Additional handsets and bases BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 3. When the other handset answers press Conf to begin the 3-way conference call. Press Swtch to ta...

51 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Help Many common problems are caused by thetelephone and power cables being incorrectlyconnected, or the power being switched of...

52 Help BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] No display • The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectlyinserted. • Recharge or replace the batteries. icon flashes • Is...

53 Help BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Possible problems with textmessaging Text messages cannot be sent and screendisplays Message Sending Failed • The base stat...

54 Help BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Further help for text queries on BT lines • BT Residential customers – call 151, chooseoption 2, when prompted by the Fault...

55 Help BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] If you are sending a message from a fixedline phone and require a status report ✱ 3 # Will allow a status report to be sent...

56 BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] General information IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternat...

57 General information BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] • If the keypad lock is switched on, it is possible to make calls to the emergency numbers (999/112). • Radi...

58 General information BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] For more information please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased. Pr...

BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 Offices worldwide The 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 ...