Page 2 - Welcome...
Section BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 • Directory lets you store up to 100 names and numbers for easy dialling. • The BT button provides quick access to a range of useful services,including SMS text messages, Calls list and BT Services such asHelpdesk and Directory Enquir...
Page 3 - Section
Section BT Freestyle 310 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 08.01.06 – 7971 This User Guide provides you with all theinformation you need to get the most fromyour phone. Before you make your first call you willneed to set up your phone. Follow thesimple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, onthe next few pages....
Page 4 - In this guide; Getting started
4 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] In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Setting up . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Location; Push the mains power cable into the socket on the underside; plug the other end of the adaptor into the
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...
Page 7 - Your BT Freestyle 310 is ready to use.
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...
Page 8 - Setting up for multiple packs; For each additional handset and charger:
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...
Page 9 - Getting to know your phone; Handset buttons
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 ...
Page 10 - Base
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.
Page 11 - Handset display icons; Int
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 ...
Page 12 - Navigating the menus; Menu
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...
Page 13 - Handset menus
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...
Page 14 - Using the phone
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...
Page 15 - Handsfree; Make a call handsfree
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...
Page 16 - Answer a call handsfree; to answer your call and put; Switch to handsfree during a call; to toggle between the loudspeaker and the earpiece.; Redial; Redial a number from the redial list; or
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...
Page 18 - Keypad lock; To lock the keypad; Find handset
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...
Page 19 - Using the directory; Empty
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...
Page 21 - Calls list; View new calls list entries
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...
Page 22 - Details
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. ...
Page 23 - Delete entire calls list; to open the calls list.; Delete list; and press; OK; to confirm or
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...
Page 24 - Info services; BT Services
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...
Page 26 - Call Divert
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...
Page 27 - Call Waiting
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...
Page 28 - SMS text messages; Subscribe to the SMS service
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...
Page 33 - SMS Service Centre numbers; Send
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...
Page 35 - Handset settings; Handset display; Wallpaper
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...
Page 36 - Contrast
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 ...
Page 37 - Handset tones; Ringer
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...
Page 38 - Warning tones
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...
Page 39 - CallMe
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...
Page 41 - menu and press; Setup handset; is highlighted. Press; Reset settings
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...
Page 42 - Base settings
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...
Page 44 - Setup base
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...
Page 46 - Set the date and time
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 ....
Page 47 - Additional handset and bases; Register handset
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...
Page 48 - Additional handsets and bases
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...
Page 49 - Internal calls
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...
Page 50 - When the other handset answers press; Conf; to begin the; Swtch; to talk to each caller separately.
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...
Page 51 - Help; Customer Helpdesk; or email; Phone does not work; The batteries may need recharging.; Handset does not ring
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...
Page 52 - Recharge or replace the batteries.
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...
Page 53 - Cannot send text; Check service centre number is correct.
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...
Page 54 - Write message; Use the keypad to enter in the following; Send message; Message transfer
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...
Page 55 - at the start of your text message.; You keep hearing an error beep
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...
Page 56 - General information; Replacing the handset batteries; Connecting to a switchboard; Safety
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...
Page 57 - Product disposal instructions
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...
Page 58 - Technical information; Guarantee
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...
Page 60 - Offices worldwide
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 ...
