Page 2 - Welcome...
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] ■ Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors andup to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions). ■ Directory – lets you store up to 30 names and numbersfor easy dialling. ■ Caller Display ...
Page 3 - Battery compartment cover
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] This User Guide provides you with allthe information you need to get themost from your phone. You must first set up your phonebefore you can use it. This doesn’ttake long as it is easy to d...
Page 4 - In this guide
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Setting up the charger . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Getting to know your phone . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Caller Display
5 In this guide If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34PBX access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Caller Displa...
Page 6 - Location; Setting up; Getting started
Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 3500 base within 2metres of a mains power and telephone socket so thatthe cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from otherelectrical appliances to avoid interference. Your BT Freestyle 3500 works by sending radio signalsbetween the hand...
Page 8 - Your BT Freestyle 3500 is now ready for use.
Your BT Freestyle 3500 uses the24 hour clock. If you have more than one handsetregistered to your base, you onlyneed to set the date and time onone handset and the otherhandsets will be automaticallyupdated. Set the day and time Your BT Freestyle 3500 answering machine automaticallyadds the day and ...
Page 11 - Getting to know your phone; Handset
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Getting to know your phone 11 Up From standby, press to display the Redial list. Use to scroll up through a menu or list. During a call, press to adjust the earpiece volume, (press to confi...
Page 12 - Handset display icons
12 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Handset display icons These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display. UP/DOWN When scrolling through the menu ANTENNA Steady when in range.Flashi...
Page 13 - Base
Find BT Freestyle 3500 13 Getting to know your phone 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,page 22.
Page 14 - Navigating the menus; Ring melody
Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 3500 handset features an easy to usemenu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press to open the main menu and select the function you want by pressing the or button. For example, to change the ...
Page 15 - Handset menu map
15 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Answer machine • Ans Settings • Del all old • Play message Redial • Select • Store No. • Delete • Delete list Calls List • Select • Store No. • Delete • Delete...
Page 16 - Make a call; Using the phone
Call timer Your handset automaticallydisplays the duration of everyexternal call. The call time willremain on the display until 2seconds after the call has ended. Press to delete an incorrect digit. Make a call 1. Press . Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. Preparatory dialling Use...
Page 17 - Press
Or If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset toanswer the call. Earpiece volume During a call: To increase the volume Press , then press to confirm. To decrease the volume Press , then press to confirm. Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding thehandset. It als...
Page 18 - Switch to handsfree during a call
Range Indicator The icon on the display indicates when you are in range of the base.If Searching is displayed, you are out of range and will need to movecloser to the base. Switch to handsfree during a call During a call: 1. Press . The call is transferred to the loudspeaker. 2. Press to toggle betw...
Page 20 - To delete a number from the redial list; To delete the entire redial list
For help with entering names seepage 25. 6. Stored is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby mode. To delete a number from the redial list 1. Press , to open the main menu. 2. Press or to display Redial . Press to display the redial list. 3. With any of the redial numbers displayed, press . ...
Page 25 - Entering names; Directory
You can store up to 30 numbers in the directory of eachof your BT Freestyle 3500 handsets for quick and easydialling. Numbers can be up to 20 digits long. Directoryentries are stored alphabetically. Store a number 1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed. 2. Press , New is displa...
Page 26 - Character map
26 Directory If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 1st space A a D d G g J j Mm PpT t W w .. ## 2nd 11BbEe H h K k N n Q q U u X x ,, ** 3rd € € C cF fIi L l O o R r V v Y y?? @@ 4th ££2233445566S s 88Z z !!\\ 5th $$ Ä ä Ö ö77 ...
Page 27 - Select
Insert a pause in a number You may need to do this if you areconnected to a switchboard. Whenentering a number, usually afterentering the switchboard accesscode (e.g. 9) press and hold 0 until P appears in the display. Dial/view a number 1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed. ...
Page 28 - Stored; Delete a directory entry
28 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 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. Stored is displayed...
Page 29 - Ringer melody; Ringer volume; Handset settings
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 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, ...
Page 30 - Tones
30 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 4. Press or to select your preferred volume. 5. Press to store. You hear a confirmation tone and Stored is displayed. 6. Press and hold to return to standby. Handset tones on/off Your BT...
Page 31 - Display language
31 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 6. You hear a confirmation tone and Stored is displayed. 7. Press and hold to return to standby. Display language You can select from 3 different languages for yourhandset display. 1. Pr...
Page 32 - Restore default settings
32 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Restore default settings You can reset your BT Freestyle 3500 handset to itsdefault (original) settings. 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Setup h/set a...
Page 33 - Change PIN code; Mailbox number; Base settings
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] The default PIN setting is 0000. If you change your PIN, keep anote of the new number by writingit in the space provided on page61. If you enter the wrong PIN code Wrong PIN will be display...
Page 34 - Dial mode
34 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] To change your mailbox number: 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Setup base and press . 3. Press or until the display shows Voice mail and press . Mailb...
Page 35 - PBX access
35 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 4. Press or to display either Tone or Pulse and press . You hear a confirmation tone and Stored is displayed. 5. Press and hold to return to standby. PBX access PBX access can be set to ...
Page 36 - Default settings
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Restore default settings You can reset your BT Freestyle 3500 base to its default(original) settings. 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Setup base and pres...
Page 38 - To copy a Calls list number to the directory; Delete a number
38 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 3. The most recent missed call is displayed. Press or to scroll through the Calls list. 4. Press or to dial the number displayed. To copy a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press , ...
Page 39 - Delete the entire Calls list
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 3. Press or to scroll through the Calls list to the entry you want and press to select. 4. Press or to display Delete and press to select. 5. Delete? is displayed, press again to confirm. 6...
Page 40 - BT Calling Features
By pressing the button on the handset your BT Freestyle 3500 gives you easy access to a range of pre-stored BT Calling Features. These are: Helpdesk. Dir. Enquiries. Divert On. Divert Off. Check Divert. Call Wait On. Call Wait Off. Check Call Wait. BT Helpdesk 1. Press , Helpdesk is displayed. Press...
Page 45 - twice to enter the answering machine mode.; Answering machine
Your BT Freestyle 3500 can digitally record up to 15minutes of messages. Each message can be up to amaximum of 3 minutes long. You can operate your BT Freestyle 3500 from: the handsetremotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. Your BT Freestyle 3500 comes with two pre-recordedoutgoing messages,...
Page 46 - Outgoing messages; Answer and Record
The display shows **Listen** . Listen to the voice prompt, “To hear the main menu, press 1” . 3. Press to hear the menu choices. 4. Press to switch the answering machine on or off. The machine confirms by announcing “Answer on” or “Answer off” . 5. Press and hold to return to standby mode. Outgoing ...
Page 47 - Answer Only; Select answer mode; Record your own outgoing message
Answer Only This does not allow your caller to leave a message. The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, soplease call later.” Select answer mode 1. Press twice to enter the answering machine mode. 2. Press or until Ans settings is ...
Page 48 - Ans settings; Play/check outgoing message; Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing messages
2. Press or until Ans settings is displayed and press to select. Listen to the voice prompt, “To hear the main menu, press 1” . 3. Press to hear the menu choices. 4. Press . Speak your message clearly after the tone. 5. To end recording, press . Your message is played back for checking. Play/check o...
Page 49 - Message playback; Playing messages
menu, press 1” . 3. Press to hear the menu choices. 4. Press . Your outgoing message begins to play. 5. During playback, press . The message stops and the pre-recorded outgoing message is played in its place. Message playback When you have new messages stored on your BTFreestyle 3500 answering machi...
Page 50 - Adjust volume for message playback
Press to replay the current message. Press again to go to the start of the previous message. Press to skip to the next message. Press to delete the current message. 3. Press and hold at any time to return to standby mode. Adjust volume for message playback 1. During message playback, press or , unti...
Page 51 - Memory full; Answer delay; to hear the menu choices.; to return to standby mode.
Memory full If the memory becomes full when a caller is leaving amessage the machine announces “Memory full, thank you for calling” and hangs up. When the memory is full, your answering machine willautomatically switch to Answer Only mode. You mustdelete messages to allow for more messages to bereco...
Page 52 - Remote access; Switch answering machine on; to switch the answer machine on.; to hear a list of the available commands.
Remote access You can operate your answering machine remotely fromany Touchtone™ phone by calling your BT Freestyle3500 and entering a 4-digit security code. You mustchange your PIN code from the default 0000 to enablethe remote access feature, see page 33. Switch answering machine on If you forget ...
Page 54 - Earpiece volume too quiet even when set to maximum volume?; Help
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or [email protected] Earpiece volume too quiet even when set to maximum volume? Did you press after ...
Page 55 - No connection between handset and base
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] No connection between handset and base You may be out of range, is the symbol flashing? If so, move closer to the base. Handset is not charging properly Make sure the handset is placed prop...
Page 56 - Safety information; General information
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Safety information Only use the power supply supplied with your BT Freestyle 3500. Using an unauthorisedpower supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Only use th...
Page 57 - Cleaning
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as thismay c...
Page 58 - Product disposal instructions; Product disposal instructions for residential users
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed asElectrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household...
Page 59 - Connecting to a switchboard; Switchboard compatibility
Connecting to a switchboard Switchboard compatibility This telephone may be connected to most types of switchboard, however in the event ofany difficulties, consult your switchboard Service Provider. Dialling mode Your BT Freestyle 3500 is set to DTMF (Tone) dialling. Some switchboards may requirePu...
Page 60 - The conditions of this guarantee are:
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] The conditions of this guarantee are: The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period. Proof of purchase is required. The equipment is returned to ...
Page 61 - Technical information; How many telephones can you have?
Returning your phone If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will ask you to return the product.Where possible, pack the product in its original packaging. Please remember to includeall parts, including the line cords, power supply units and the original batteries. (Pleasenote that we ...
Page 62 - Only use approved power supply, item code 009294.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] instrument provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise. A total REN of 4 is allowed per telephone line. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, thetelephone may not ...
Page 64 - Offices worldwide
Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publicationare subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication form...