Page 2 - Welcome...
Section BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Digital call quality with a range of up to 300 metresoutdoors and up to 50 metres indoors. The 100 name and number directory makes it simple to store and dial your most frequently used numbers. Caller Display* lets you see who is calling and ...
Page 4 - In this guide
Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . .10Menu map...
Page 6 - Plug the mains power cable into the base. Then plug the; Power; indicator on the base lights up.; Getting started
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 6100 within 2 metresof a mains power and telephone socket so that the cableswill reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from otherelectrical appliances to avoid interference. Your BT Freestyle 6100 w...
Page 7 - Charging; indicator on the base lights up; Your BT Freestyle 6100 is now ready for use.
7 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 2. Remove the battery compartment cover and insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries (supplied) into the handset. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. 3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing it on the base. The red Charging ...
Page 8 - Getting to know your phone; Handset buttons
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Getting to know your phone Amplify Press to increase the volume of the incoming caller, page 14 . On-screen option button Opens the main menu, page 10 . Selects the option shown on the display, page 10 . Scroll/Redial list/Volume Scroll through menu ...
Page 9 - Handset display icons; – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen.
9 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Getting to know your phone Range indicator Indicates that the handset is registered and youare in range of the base. Flashes when the base is out of range. New calls indicator* Displayed when you have new (unread) entries inthe Calls list, page 24 ...
Page 11 - Menu map
11 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Menu map Getting to know your phone Set Handset Ring Volume Ring Melody Key Beeps Auto Talk Language Set Base Ring Volume Ring Melody Dial Mode Recall System PIN Default Set Time Time Date Alarm Time Format Registration Register H/S Select Base De...
Page 12 - Base
12 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Power/ In Use Charging Getting to know your phone Base Page button Press to page the handset(s), page 15 . Also used when registering additionalhandsets, page 36 . Power/In use indicator Lights up when the power is on. Flashes when making or recei...
Page 13 - Using the phone
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Make an external call 1. Press . When you hear the dialling tone, dial the telephone number. The green In Use light on the base flashes and the icon is displayed. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake as you dial, sele...
Page 15 - Switch to handsfree during a call; Paging; and release
15 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Switch to handsfree during a call Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room tolisten to your conversation over the loudspeaker. During a call: 1. Press and release until the call i...
Page 16 - Keypad lock; and hold; Keypad Locked; within 2 seconds; Redial; Redial a number from the redial list
16 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Keypad lock Lock the keypad to prevent any accidental buttonpresses or dialling of numbers. You can still answer callswhile the keypad is locked; the keypad will remainunlocked for the duration of the call. 1. Press and hold to lock the keypad. Th...
Page 18 - Using the directory; Add a new directory entry
Using the directory You can store up to 100 entries in the handset directory.Each entry contains a name and number. Names can beup to 12 characters long and numbers up to 20 digits. Add a new directory entry 1. From standby, select Dir to open the directory. If there are already entries stored the f...
Page 19 - Entering names; To enter names, you use the letters on the keypad.; Character map; Each successive button press displays the characters shown.
Entering names To enter names, you use the letters on the keypad. For example, press for the letter T , or three times for the letter O . See the character map below. If the next character you want to enter is on the same button as the last, wait a moment for the cursor to move right. Character map ...
Page 20 - View and dial a directory entry
20 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Quick-search a name Press the keypad button with thefirst letter of the name you want.For example, press three times to search for names beginning with R. View and dial a directory entry 1. Select Dir to open the directory. The first directory ent...
Page 22 - Copy a directory entry to another handset
22 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 If the copy is refused or cannot becompleted, the display will show Copy Failed . Copy a directory entry to another handset If you have more than one handset registered to yourFreestyle 6100 base you can copy entries, or the entiredirectory, betwe...
Page 24 - BT Calling Features & the Calls list; Caller Display; View and dial an entry in the Calls list
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 BT Calling Features & the Calls list Caller Display If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service, yourcaller’s number will be shown on your handset display(provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call. If the caller’s number mat...
Page 25 - again; Save Number
25 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 2. Use and to view other entries in the list. To see the date and time of the call, select Options . The date and time of the call will be displayed. 3. Press to dial the displayed entry. The number will be dialled automatically. Or, press to exit...
Page 27 - Call Waiting; To use Call Waiting; . The first caller will be put on hold and you
27 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Call Waiting With Call Waiting, during a call, if another caller is tryingto reach you, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds. If you have also subscribed to a Caller Display service,the caller’s number (or name if stored in the directory)will...
Page 28 - Handset settings; Handset ringer volume
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Handset settings The default ringer volume is 5. At each volume setting, a onesecond ringtone sample is played, to demonstrate the volume level. The default ringer melody isMelody 5. Handset ringer volume The handset has 5 ringer volume settings from...
Page 31 - Set the date
31 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Alarm set When the alarm is set the icon isdisplayed. The alarm does not repeat, soonce the alarm goes off you willneed to switch it on again eachtime if you want the alarm to gooff every day. The time of the lastalarm is saved. When the alarm sou...
Page 33 - Base settings; Base ringer volume
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Base settings Base ringer volume The base has 5 ringer volume settings from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and Off. 1. Select Menu , scroll to Set Base and select OK . 2. The displays shows Ring Volume . Select OK . 3. The current setting is displayed. Use and ...
Page 34 - see
34 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Set the dial mode 1. Select Menu , scroll or to Set Base and select OK . 2. Scroll or to Dial Mode and select OK . 3. Use or to choose Tone or Pulse , then select OK . Saved is briefly displayed. 4. Press to exit. Change the system PIN The system ...
Page 36 - Additional handsets & bases; Register a handset to a base; At the base you want to register to; Search X
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Additional handsets & bases You can use up to four additional handsets with your BTFreestyle 6100 – all using the same phone line. This allowsyou to expand your phone system without the need toinstall telephone extension sockets for each new hand...
Page 38 - Using additional handsets; Make an internal call to another handset
38 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Using additional handsets Make an internal call to another handset If you have two or more handsets registered to yourbase, you can make internal calls between handsets. Two handsets can be holding an internal call while a thirdis on an external c...
Page 39 - -Way conference call
39 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 2. When the receiving handset answers, press the to transfer the call. Your handset returns to standby. If thereceiving handset does not answer, press to return to the external call. 3-Way conference call During an external call you can invite ano...
Page 40 - Help; Replacing the handset batteries; Press down on the top of the battery compartment cover; No display
BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Help Many common problems are caused by the telephoneand power cables being incorrectly connected, notconnected at all, or the power being turned off. Please check that your BT Freestyle 6100 has beencorrectly set up, see page 6, before ringing the B...
Page 41 - Cannot dial out or receive calls; The batteries may need recharging.; You have a dial tone, but the phone will not dial out; The ringer volume may be switched off,; icon is flashing; Is the handset registered correctly to the base?
41 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Cannot dial out or receive calls ■ The batteries may need recharging. ■ Has there been a power cut? If so, place the handsetback on the base for 10 seconds and try again. If it stilldoes not work disconnect the batteries and mains powerfor 10 minu...
Page 42 - Try cleaning the charging contacts.; You hear the busy tone when you press; Make sure the handset is in range of the base.; No Caller Display information is displayed; The caller may have withheld their number.
42 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 icon is flashing ■ The batteries are low, place the handset on the base torecharge. icon not scrolling/Base charging light not lit ■ Try cleaning the charging contacts. You hear the busy tone when you press ■ Make sure the handset is in range of t...
Page 43 - Have you connected the telephone line correctly?
43 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Cannot register a handset to a base ■ You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle6100 base and you can register your BT Freestyle 6100handset to up to 4 bases. Check that you have notexceeded these limits. ■ Check that you have ent...
Page 44 - Section; General information; Safety; General; Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Section BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 General information IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergencytelephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrange-ments should be made for access to emergency services. Safety General ■ Only use the power supply inclu...
Page 45 - Do not expose to direct sunlight.
45 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 ■ It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fittedyou check with a medical expert before using this product. ■ Your product may interfere with other electricalequipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms andcomputers if placed too close. I...
Page 46 - BT Accessories and replacement items
46 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 ■ Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaceswhich generate fibres, or place it in locations preventingthe free flow of air over its surfaces. ■ Do not submerge any part of your product in water anddo not use it in damp conditions, such...
Page 47 - Guarantee; The conditions of this guarantee are:; Proof of purchase is required.
47 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Guarantee Your BT Freestyle 6100 is guaranteed for a period of 12months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee willprovide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’sdiscretion the option to replace the BT Fre...
Page 48 - Within the 12 month guarantee period:; , or contact the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870; Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:
Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior toreturning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning on page 40 , or contact the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and9.30am–2.30pm Saturday. In the unlikely event of ...
Page 49 - Technical information; How many telephones How many phones can you have?; Connecting to a switchboard
Technical information How many telephones How many phones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a RingerEquivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculatethe number of items which may be connected to any onetelephone line. Your BT Freestyle 6100 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is al...
Page 50 - Access code and entering a pause; When storing a number in the directory, at the point you; Recall; Declaration of Conformance
Access code and entering a pause With some switchboards, after dialling the access codeyou may have to wait for a moment while the switchboardpicks up an outside line so you will need to enter a pausein the dialling sequence. 1. When storing a number in the directory, at the point you want to insert...
Page 52 - 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 forms ...
