Page 2 - Welcome...
• 50 Name and number phonebook to store all your contact numbers for easy dialling. • Store a phonebook entry then copy it – or the entire phonebook – to another BT Freestyle 710 handset. • Inductive coupler (for use with digital hearing aids). • Quick access to a range of BT Services including dire...
Page 3 - Section
Section This User Guide provides you with all theinformation you need to get the mostfrom your phone.Before you make your first call you willneed to set up your phone. Follow thesimple instructions in ‘Getting Started’,on the next few pages. Need help?If you have any problems setting up or using you...
Page 4 - In this guide; Getting started
4 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Setting up...
Page 6 - General information
General information Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Guarantee . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Plug the mains power cable into the socket marked on the
Location Place your BT Freestyle 710 within 2 metres of the mainspower socket and telephone socket so that the cableswill reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electricalappliances to avoid interference. Your BT Freestyle 710 works by sending radio signals betweenthe handset and ba...
Page 9 - Setting up for multiple packs; For each additional handset and charger:; Your BT Freestyle 710 is ready for use.
Setting up for multiple packs If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 710 multiple pack, you willneed to prepare any additional handsets and chargers for use. For each additional handset and charger: 1. Insert the cable through the channel at the rear of the charger and insert the plug into the power s...
Page 10 - Getting to know your phone; Handset buttons
10 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Getting to know your phone Back/Clear/Mute Delete numbers and characters. When on a call, press once to mute the handset and again to switch the handset microphone back on. Wh...
Page 11 - Handset display
11 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Handset display Getting to know your phone Handset name/number Time Battery level Full Flashing (one bar) low
Page 12 - Base
12 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Base Getting to know your phone Find Press to ring all registered handsets, helpful for finding a missing handset, page 21.Also used during the registration process, page 43. ...
Page 13 - Navigating the menus
Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 710 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on themenu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Then use or buttons to scroll through the available o...
Page 14 - Menu map
14 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Menu map Getting to know your phone Redial List DeleteDelete allCall numberStore number Calls List DetailsDeleteDelete allCall numberStore numberCategory Settings H/Set settin...
Page 15 - Using the phone; Switch handset on or off
15 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Using the phone When you make a call, the Power/In use light on the base flashes. Call timer Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls. The hands...
Page 16 - You will hear the call waiting tone and the display will show
16 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Receive a call When you receive a call, the phone rings. The display showsthe caller’s number if available or the caller’s name if itmatches an entry in the phonebook. 1. Pres...
Page 17 - Earpiece / handsfree volume; Handsfree; Make a handsfree call
During a handsfree call, press or to change the volume. Earpiece / handsfree volume During a call you can adjust the volume of the earpiece orloudspeaker. There are 5 levels. 1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume. Secrecy (Mute) During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without yourcall...
Page 18 - Answer a call handsfree; When the phone rings:; Switch to handsfree during a call; to put the call on the loudspeaker.; Redial; Redial the last number called; Press the last number you called is displayed.
18 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Answer a call handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press button to answer the call then press it again to switch to loudspeaker. Switch to handsfree during a call 1. During a ca...
Page 20 - Keypad lock; Keypad locked
20 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Delete all redial numbers 1. Press . 2. Press and scroll to Delete All . 3. Press to confirm or to cancel. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accide...
Page 21 - New calls and messages alert; New Call
Find handset (Paging) You can ring a handset to help locate it. 1. Press on the base. All handsets registered to the base will ring for up to 30 seconds. 2. Press on the base again to stop the ringing or press a button on any handset. New calls and messages alert When you have new answering machine ...
Page 23 - View an entry
To search alphabetically Press the relevant keypad button, e.g. for the entries beginning with T press once then scroll or through the entries. Call groups Your options are: General Family Work Friends Utilities VIP Others No Group View an entry 1. Press . The first entry is displayed. 2. Press and ...
Page 25 - Copy all entries
You can copy the entire phonebook to another handset registered to the base.If the phonebook becomes full during copying the display shows Memory full . If copying is not successful the display shows Dir. copy failed . If you copy an entry that already exists in the receiving handset it will create ...
Page 26 - Delete entire phonebook; scroll; Delete All; to confirm or
26 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Delete entire phonebook 1. Press . 2. Press and scroll to Delete All . 3. Press . Display shows Delete All? . 4. Press to confirm or to cancel. Phonebook
Page 27 - Speed dial; To copy a phonebook entry to a Speed dial
Speed dial You can allocate a name and number from the phonebook toeach of the Speed dial buttons to . Button has the BT Freestyle Helpline number stored already. To ask BT for help with using your phone, press andhold to ring the number. To copy a phonebook entry to a Speed dial 1. Press . 2. Scrol...
Page 30 - Handset settings; Handset ringtone
30 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Settings Handset settings Handset ringtone 1. Press . Scroll to Settings and press . 2. Display shows H/Set settings . Press . 3. Display shows Ringer . Press . 4. Scroll or t...
Page 32 - Display; Contrast
32 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Auto answer 1. Press . Scroll to Settings and press . 2. Display shows H/Set settings . Press . 3. Scroll to Auto answer . Press . 4. Scroll or to select On or Off . Press . 5...
Page 33 - Handset name; Scroll; and press; Use the keypad to enter a name for your handset then press
Handset name 1. Press . Scroll to Settings and press . 2. Display shows H/Set settings . Press . 3. Scroll to Display . Press . 4. Scroll to Handset name. Press . 5. Use the keypad to enter a name for your handset then press to save. 6. Press to return to the previous menu level. Settings Set a name...
Page 34 - Base settings; Ringtone and volume
34 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Base settings Ringtone and volume 1. Press , scroll to Settings and press . 2. Scroll to Base settings . Press . 3. Ringer is highlighted. Press . 4. Scroll or to the ringtone...
Page 35 - System reset; Date and Time; Set date and time
System reset This resets your BT Freestyle 710 to its original settings. 1. Press , scroll to Settings and press . 2. Scroll to Base settings . Press . 3. Scroll to System reset . Press . 4. Enter the system PIN (0000) and press . 5. Press to confirm or BACK to cancel. If you confirm the handset ret...
Page 37 - Calls lists; Caller Display; Calls list; Press the most recent entry is at the top of the list.; Details; is highlighted. Press
37 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Calls lists Caller Display If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, you will beable to see your caller’s number on your handset display(provided it is not withheld)...
Page 38 - Dial from the Calls list
38 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] When a Calls list is open, press to scroll from the newest call to the oldest, or press to scroll from the oldest call to the newest. Dial from the Calls list 1. Press the mos...
Page 39 - Calls list settings
Calls list settings 1. Press . 2. Press . Scroll to Category and press . 3. Press or to select All calls or Missed calls . 4. Scroll to New call alert . 5. Press to select On or Off . 6. Press to save. 7. Press to return to the previous menu level. Calls lists If you need to edit the number or name,...
Page 41 - BT Network Services
41 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Call Divert will divert all incoming calls to another number of your choice. BT Network Services By selecting the BT Services menu you can access a range ofuseful pre-stored n...
Page 42 - BT services; OK; Chk call wait; Press
42 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to contact you while you are on a call. If a second caller rings you will hear a beep in the handset. Providing you have...
Page 43 - Using additional handsets; Registering an additional handset
43 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Using additional handsets You can use up to five BT Freestyle 710 additional handsetswith your BT Freestyle 710 base to extend your phonesystem without needing to install exte...
Page 45 - Internal calls; Call another handset
6. Display shows De-registered! 7. Press to return to the previous menu level. Internal calls Call another handset If you have more than one handset registered to the base, youcan make internal calls between two handsets. 1. Press and if you have one other handset it will ring. If you have extra han...
Page 46 - -Way conference call; If you have one other handset it will ring. If you have extra; Conf
46 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] 3-Way conference call You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internalcallers and 1 external caller 1. During your call, press . Your external caller is put on hold. 2....
Page 47 - Help; Phone does not work
47 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Help Phone does not work • Have you installed the batteries correctly? See page 8.• Check that the mains power is correctly connected. No dial tone • Is the telephone cord of ...
Page 48 - full STD dialling code.
48 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] No display • The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted.• Recharge or replace the batteries icon not scrolling • Try cleaning the charging contacts.• Check that t...
Page 50 - • Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill.; You keep hearing an error beep; instructions in this user guide.
50 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] General sales enquiries • BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.• For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business)...
Page 52 - Product disposal instructions
52 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] • It is recommended that you place your product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference. • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Ther...
Page 53 - Guarantee
Guarantee Your BT Freestyle 710 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion, the option to replace the BT Freestyle 710 or any component thereof, (other than ba...
Page 54 - Technical information
54 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected] Technical information How many telephones can I have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items w...
Page 56 - Offices worldwide
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 contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of an...
