Page 2 - Welcome...
Section Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 • The big button keypad and large backlit display togetherwith digital quality sound make the BT Freestyle 610easy to use, see and listen to. • Use Caller Display to see who is calling before you pickup the phone and keep track of incoming calls wi...
Page 4 - In this guide
Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Setting up the base and handset . . . . .6BT Freestyle 610 multiple pack owners only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Handset display icons ....
Page 6 - Getting started
Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 610 close enough toa mains power and telephone wall socket so that thecables will reach. The strength of the handset signal depends on whereyou site the base. Make sure it is at least 1 metre awayfrom other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Don...
Page 10 - Getting to know your phone
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email [email protected] Getting to know your phone 10 Handset buttons Handsfree (side of handset) Use for handsfree mode, page 15 . Redial/Vol/Scroll Up/Pause Press to r...
Page 14 - Using the phone
Switching the handset power on/off Press and hold the button. Make an external call 1. Press and listen for the dial tone, then dial the number. The display shows the and then the icons. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press to delete the last digit. 2. Press t...
Page 19 - Phonebook
Store a phonebook entry You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names andnumbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20digits and each name up to 12 characters long. 1. Press to display PHONE BOOK . 2. Press to confirm. 3. Display shows ADD ENTRY . Press to display NAME? . 4. Enter a nam...
Page 22 - Caller Display and the calls list
If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can seeyour caller’s number on your handset’s display (unless ithas been withheld) before you answer the call. If youhave stored the caller’s name and number in thephonebook then they will be shown alternately in thedisplay. Whether you answer a call ...
Page 24 - Call Waiting
You can edit the number (if required) using and the keypad, then press . A quarterly fee may be payable forthis service. 24 Caller Display and the calls list Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@sun...
Page 26 - Handset ringer melody and volume; Handset settings
You can choose a range of settings to suit your personalpreferences. Handset ringer melody and volume You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (orOFF). You can change the external ringer (ring for anexternal incoming call) or the internal ringer (ring for aninternal call). To change the e...
Page 28 - Key beeps
The default setting is 3. To change the internal ringer volume 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed. 3. Press . 4. Press or until INT RING VOL is displayed then press . The current setting is played. 5. Press or to select a volume then press . The handset gives a confirmation tone. 6. P...
Page 29 - Auto Answer
Switch beeps on/off 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed. 3. Press . Display shows BEEP . Press to confirm. 4. Press or to display the type of beeps you want then press . KEYTONE – for handset button beeps LOW BATTERY – for low battery warning beeps OUT RANGE – for out of range warning ...
Page 30 - Selecting a display language
1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed. 3. Press to confirm. 4. Press or until AUTO ANSWER is displayed then press to confirm. 5. Press or to select ON or OFF then press to confirm. The handset gives a confirmation tone. 6. Press repeatedly to return to the idle screen. Selecting a displa...
Page 32 - Naming a handset
The new handset name will replacethe handset name in the display.The handset number will be shownon the far right hand corner of thedisplay. Quick key lock 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. Naming a handset Each handset registered to the base is assigned anumber. You can give a handset a name as well...
Page 33 - Security PIN; Base settings
Security PIN Your BT Freestyle 610 has a security PIN code which youwill need to change some of the base settings. Thedefault setting is 0000. You may want to change this toprevent unauthorised changes to your settings. To change the base PIN code 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then...
Page 34 - De-register a handset from the base; Base ringer melody and volume
You cannot de-register the handsetyou are using. One handset mustremain registered to the base atany time. If you enter a handset number thatdoes not exist, you will hear a beeptone. The default setting is 1. De-register a handset from the base 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then pr...
Page 36 - Reset the handset and base
Reset the handset and base 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. Your BT Freestyle 610 will reset itself ...
Page 37 - Using additional handsets
If you purchase a new handset to use with your BTFreestyle 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 packany additional handsets comes pre-registered to thebase. With 2 or more handsets, you can mak...
Page 40 - Using additional bases
IMPORTANT You can only register your BTFreestyle 610 handset to anotherbase if it is GAP compatible Your BT Freestyle 610 handset can be registered to up to4 other bases. Registering your BT Freestyle 610 handset toanother base On the base: 1. Press and hold to put the base into registration mode. T...
Page 43 - Recall; Switchboard use
Switchboard external line access code You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order toget an outside line. So that the switchboard has time topick up an outside line, you may also need to add a Pause after the access code. A Pause lasts 3 seconds. You can Pause dialling at anytime by pressi...
Page 44 - Dialling mode
Dialling mode Your BT Freestyle 610 is set to tone dialling. If requiredyou can switch it to pulse dialling. 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then press . 3. Press or until DIAL MODE is displayed then press . 4. Press or to select either TONE DIAL or PULSE DIAL then press . 5. Press t...
Page 45 - Help
Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectlyconnected, 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 Freestyle610 Helpline. No display The batteries may ...
Page 48 - Safety; General information
Safety General • Only use the power supply included with theproduct. Using an unauthorised power supply willinvalidate your guarantee and may damage thetelephone. The item code for the base mainspower supply is 015123. If you have purchased aBT Freestyle 610 multiple pack, the item code forthe charg...
Page 51 - Technical information; Switchboard compatibility
Technical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a RingerEquivalence Number (REN), which is used tocalculate the number of items which may beconnected to any other telephone line. Your BTFreestyle 610 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 isallowed. If the tot...
Page 52 - Offices worldwide
Freestyle 610 – Edition 3 – 07.04.06 – 7332 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication aresubject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions ...
