BT 210 - Manual

Under no circumstances use non- rechargeable batteries. Only use NiMH rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 600mAh or higher. Using inappropriate batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Helpline If you are having any difficulties setting up or using your BT Freesty...

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 210 multiple pack is now ready for use. 11 Getting started BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed ...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ 0 R Clr Menu Getting to know your phone 12 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] BT button Press to access the BT Calling fe...

Handset display icons These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display. 13 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] UP/DOWN When scrolling t...

14 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Base Charger (For multiple pack users only) Find Press to page/locate a handset, see page 22.

Handset menu map SMS messages Write messageInboxOutboxSMS settings Directory NewDetailsEditDelete entryDelete list Redial DetailsSave numberDelete entryDelete list Calls List DetailsSave numberDelete entryDelete list Internal Switch off Setup h/set Ring melodyRing volumeTonesHandset nameReset Setup ...

Using the phone 17 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Make a call 1. Press . Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. Preparatory dialling Use preparatory dialling to see and check the number on thedisplay before you dial out. 1. Enter the number first then press or to d...

The earpiece volume can only be changed when you are on a call. Earpiece volume During a call: To increase the volume Press . To decrease the volume Press . Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding thehandset. It also enables other people in the room to listen toyour conversa...

If a redial number is stored in the Directory, the caller’s name will be displayed instead of the number.If there are no redial numbers stored, Empty will be displayed. If you dial the same number on more than one occasion, only the most recent call details will be stored, any previous occurrence wi...

You cannot answer the ringing as you would a call.Stopping the ring at a handset stops the ring at that handset only. When the keypad is locked incoming calls can still be answered. Once the call has ended, the keypad lock is re- activated. IMPORTANT Emergency calls CAN be made when the keypad lock ...

Making internal calls If you purchased a BT Freestyle 210 multi-pack, you can makeinternal calls between handsets. 1. Press then or until the display shows Internal . 2. Press and enter the number of the handset you want to call. The other handset will ring and display your handsetnumber to let the ...

To put an external call on hold during a conference, press Int/Ext call will be displayed. Press to confirm. To take the external caller off hold, press . Conference will be displayed, press to confirm. Menu Menu Menu Menu Transferring calls If using a BT Freestyle 210 multi-pack, you can transfer a...

Directory 26 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If there are no stored entries, Empty will be displayed. If you try to store a new entry and the directory is full, you will hear an error tone and Full will be displayed. Press to delete an incorrect digit. Writing tips If you make a m...

See page 26 for help with entering names. 5. The name is displayed followed by a flashing cursor. Edit the name using to delete incorrect characters and enter new ones using the keypad, then press to save. 6. Saved is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby mode. Delete a directory entry 1. P...

SMS text messages 29 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Welcome to the BT SMS Service on your BT Freestyle 210. The service is provided by BT. Your BT Freestyle 210 can send and receive SMS messagesfrom participating mobile networks and compatible landlinetelephones in the UK. The fi...

Your BT Freestyle 210 can only hold ten messages, in theInbox, Outbox or a combination of both. When full the displaywill show SMS mem. full. No more messages can be received until you delete old messages, see Delete a textmessage or Delete a list (page 32). Send/save text messages 1. Press , SMS me...

Send/edit/delete text messages in the outbox 1. Press , SMS messages will be displayed, press . 2. Scroll to Outbox and press . 3. Scroll or to the message you want and press . 4. Press to read the message or press or to choose from: Send to Press to view the phone number, then either , or to send t...

Message alert beep on/off When you have new messages, your handset will beep. The default setting is on. You can switch the setting off. 1. Press , SMS messages will be displayed, press . 2. Scroll to SMS settings and press . 3. Scroll to New msg alert and press . 4. Scroll or to select On or Off . ...

Handset settings 36 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Ringer melody There are 6 different ringer melodies to choose from. 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 melody is p...

Base settings 41 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Ringer volume 1. Press , scroll or to Setup base and press . 2. Scroll to Ringer volume and press . 3. Scroll or to the volume level then press . 4. Press and hold to return to standby. Ringer melody 1. Press , scroll or to Setup ba...

Tone is the default setting for the UK. You should only have to change this if connected to a switchboard that requires Pulse dialling. 4. Enter the existing PIN code using the keypad and press . New PIN is displayed. 5. Enter a new 4 digit PIN code using the keypad and press . Repeat PIN is display...

PBX access If your switchboard requires a pause after the access code for an outside line, you can program your BT Freestyle 210 toautomatically enter the pause. All the numbers in your directoryor entered into the keypad will need to prefixed with the accesscode, e.g. 901977592222. 1. Press , scrol...

Caller Display 45 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Caller Display If you subscribe to Caller Display, you can see your caller’snumber (provided it is not withheld) on your handset displaybefore you answer the call. If you have stored a name for the calling number in yourhandset dir...

Instead of accessing the Calls list via the menu, you can press from standby.If a number is stored in the Directory, the caller’s name will be displayed instead of the number.If there are no Calls list numbers stored, Empty will be displayed. To copy a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press , t...

BT Calling Features 48 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 The BT Calling Features 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.If you expe...

For help with entering names, see page 26. Call Waiting Off 1. Press then scroll to Call wait off and press or . 2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions. Check Call Waiting 1. Press then scroll to Chk call wait and press or . 2. Listen to hear the status of your Call Waiting. Add/edit a serv...

Help 52 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please callthe Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or [email protected] Handset not registering? • Is Searching displayed on the handset? • Check that the base is plugged into themains power and switched ...

Your caller cannot hear you • Is the symbol displayed? If so, secrecy is switched on. Press the button to speak to your caller again. Incoming caller’s number is not displayedeven though you have Caller Display • Caller has to allow their number to be sent.It has been withheld or is unavailable. Clr...

General information 54 BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 IMPORTANT The BT Freestyle 210 digital cordless telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails.This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and pri...

Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life.The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Di...

Technical information How many telephones can I have? All items of equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) which is used to calculate the number of items that may be connected to any one telephone line. The BT Freestyle 210 has a total REN of 1, i.e. for a base and up to 4 handsets. Any oth...

BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 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 contrac...