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  • Page 1 Freestyle 1200 User guide...
  • Page 2 Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1200.

  • Page 3: At A Glance

    For use with PBXs and BT Select Services. see page 17 Redial button Redials the last number dialled. see page 11 Call Waiting button Lets you switch between two callers when Call Waiting has been ordered from BT Select Services. see page 32...
  • Page 4 Switches the answer machine on or off. see page 22 MAILBOX 1 HOUR RESET CODE/SET INTERCOM MESSAGES Freestyle 1200 MAILBOX 1 INTERCOM MESSAGES Play/pause button Plays back and pauses Microphone your messages. see page 23 Reset button Resets the answering machine settings.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    In this guide At a glance Introduction Setting up Using your Freestyle 1200 telephone Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine Remote access BT Select Services Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets Help Technical information Maintenance Index Wall mounting Hints and tips boxes In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    If there is a power cut and there is no • back-up battery in the base unit. If your Freestyle 1200 is connected to a PBX (switchboard), you may have to dial an access number before 999 to contact the emergency services.

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Follow these steps to get your Check that your Freestyle 1200 is complete. When you unpack, you should have: • Freestyle 1200 handset. • Freestyle 1200 base unit with telephone line cord attached.
  • Page 8 Setting up Like all cordless phones, your Freestyle 1200 handset will need charging for 24 hours before initial use. 1 Handset aerial Your Freestyle 1200 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out. 2 Check your telephone wall socket...

  • Page 9: Charge The Handset

    12V AC PHONE LINE day and time, see page 21. Mains power adaptor The Freestyle 1200 must only be used with the adaptor supplied. Using any other adaptor will result in non-compliance with EN60950:1992, and will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus.
  • Page 10 7 Plug the phone into the BT socket You can now use the phone, store numbers in the memory and change some of the settings as...
  • Page 11 8 Extend the base unit telescopic aerial Extend the base unit telescopic aerial on your Freestyle 1200 (as shown below) to ensure the best possible signal and reception. PHONE LINE For the best reception Try to avoid putting the telescopic...

  • Page 12: Using Your Freestyle1200 Telephone

    Using your Freestyle1200 telephone Making and receiving calls The handset range is up to 250 metres from the base unit in ideal conditions. If you start to go out of range while using the phone, you will hear warning beeps. If you do not come back in range, your call will be disconnected.
  • Page 13 • handset ringer volume. The lowest setting will turn the handset ringer off. Using your Freestyle 1200 telephone To adjust the speech volume VOLUME During a conversation you can adjust the volume of the incoming caller:...
  • Page 14 Using your Freestyle 1200 telephone Using the memory to store and dial numbers Your Freestyle 1200 handset can store up to ten separate phone numbers. You can then dial each number by pressing just two buttons. To store a number in the memory...
  • Page 15 You Press the • Press the 0-9 location code. • Press the • again. You hear a confirmation beep. • Using your Freestyle 1200 telephone button. TALK button, then QUICKDIAL button again, then the location code number. button. QUICKDIAL button...

  • Page 16: Using The Intercom

    • SECRECY to resume your conversation. The light stops flashing. TALK Using the Intercom Your Freestyle 1200 lets you hold a conversation between the handset and base unit. To call the base unit from the handset button. The At the handset:...
  • Page 17 To take the call, press the button and The intercom call is cut off automatically. light stops Using your Freestyle 1200 telephone button on INTERCOM lights on the handset VOLUME switch to lower the switch to raise the button on the handset.
  • Page 18 PBX (Private Branch Exchange) that uses earth recall. • P-E your Freestyle 1200 is set to the dialling tone, you may be connected to an older pulse dialling exchange. Set the switch . If the base...
  • Page 19 This button signals either time break recall or earth recall depending on the setting of the TEL MODE If you are connected to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange), contact your PBX supplier for further information. Using your Freestyle 1200 telephone button switch.

  • Page 20: Using Your Freestyle 1200 Answering Machine

    Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine You can operate your Freestyle 1200 answering machine from the handset the base unit or from another telephone. Your Freestyle 1200 can digitally record up to 14 minutes of messages, with each incoming message lasting a maximum of 3 minutes.
  • Page 21 If the caller does not press leaving their message, neither of the mailboxes will be selected and the message will be recorded in the ‘standard’ answering machine mailbox. Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine Base Unit message display Display (Blank)
  • Page 22 Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine Recording your outgoing message Your Freestyle 1200 has a preset outgoing message that callers will hear. You can use this preset message or record your own message for a more personal greeting. To listen to the outgoing message Remove the battery cover lid to •...

  • Page 23: Setting The Day And Time

    “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message so please call later.” Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine When the recording capacity is full, your caller hears: “Thank you for calling.”...
  • Page 24 Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine HOUR Press and hold the • HOUR The currently set hour is announced. Your Freestyle uses a 12-hour clock. Release the button. • HOUR Press the | • the hour you want is announced.

  • Page 25: Recording A Memo

    Recording a memo You can record a memo message onto your Freestyle 1200 to be played back later. Memos can be recorded on the standard answer machine or in either of the two mailboxes. Memo messages appear on your Freestyle 1200’s display as...
  • Page 26 Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine You can also set your Freestyle 1200 to beep when you have new messages. See ‘Message alert’ on page 27. To play messages and memos Press the • PLAY/PAUSE The machine announces the number of messages recorded and then plays them.
  • Page 27 DELETE the countdown. The machine announces “All messages deleted” followed by a confirmation beep. Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine If you do not press the button, the messages will not be deleted and you can replay them again later.

  • Page 28: Answer Delay

    Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine Answer delay You can adjust the number of times your Freestyle 1200 will ring before the answering machine takes the call. The original setting is for 6 rings. You can change this to any...

  • Page 29: Message Alert

    When the answering machine is switched off: Press and hold the | • The machine announces, “Message alert off/on” as appropriate. Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine Resetting the answer machine Remove the battery cover lid to • access the RESET...
  • Page 30 Using your Freestyle 1200 answering machine Operating the answering machine from the handset You can listen to your messages and operate a number of answering machine functions from the handset. To operate the answering machine from the handset SCREEN Press the button.

  • Page 31: Remote Access

    Remote access allows you to switch on and operate your answering machine from another phone. Your Freestyle 1200 has a security PIN code which must be entered when remotely accessing the answering machine. This ensures your messages are private and can be accessed only by the users who know the security code.
  • Page 32 If you make a mistake, the machine will announce “Error” and reset itself to the previous security code. To check your security code CODE/SET Press the • CODE/SET machine will announce and display the current security code. Switching the answering machine on To remotely switch on your answering machine...
  • Page 33 Remote access If you enter the wrong security • code the machine announces “Incorrect security code. Please enter your security code.” You have another chance to enter the security code. If it is wrong a second time, the machine ends the call.

  • Page 34: Bt Select Services

    BT Select Services If you are connected to a digital exchange, you can subscribe to a range of BT Select Services. If you wish to subscribe to any of these services contact us on Freefone 0800 800 152 business, 150 residential, 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

  • Page 35: Other Services

    For more information about these Select Services, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150 for residential or 152 for business. If you are not on the BT network, please ask your telecommunications supplier for information on their services. BT Select Services...

  • Page 36: Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets

    Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets You can buy and use up to 3 Freestyle additional handsets with your Freestyle 1200 to extend your phone system, without needing to install extension sockets for each new phone. Each additional handset is supplied with its own charger and user...

  • Page 37: Setting The Handset

    Listen for the dial tone. • If you do not hear a dial tone, your additional handset is either out of range of your Freestyle 1200, the Freestyle 1200 phone line cord is not plugged in, it has not been Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets registered properly or you may button.

  • Page 38: Transferring Calls

    Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets Basic use of Freestyle additional handsets Like all cordless phones, the Freestyle additional handset must be charged for 24 hours before initial use. Basic operation of additional handsets is the same as that of your Freestyle 1200 handset.

  • Page 39: Help

    Help If you have any problems using your Freestyle 1200, this section will give you the most common, easy-to-follow solutions. Telephone problems • No dialling tone. • Telephone will not dial out. • Telephone cannot receive calls. • Beeps six times and drops calls.
  • Page 40 Set the base ringer switch to Try the telephone on another socket or another line. If the telephone works, contact BT or your telephone network operator for repairs to the line or socket. Set the ringer switch on the base unit accordingly.
  • Page 41 Telephone problems • Call appears to have been cut off after pressing the button. SECRECY • light on the handset BATT LOW is flashing. • No light on the CHARGING base unit. • Back-up battery fails frequently. Possible cause You may have pressed a number key on the handset after pressing the button.
  • Page 42 Switching the mains supply off will drain the back-up batteries. It is not permitted to interfere with the main BT socket or wiring. If you have a problem, contact BT on Freefone 0800 800 151 for residential or Freefone 0800 800 154 for business lines.

  • Page 43: Technical Information

    Technical information Official approval Your Freestyle 1200 is tested and approved for connection to public networks, provided it is used in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide. You may connect it: To direct exchange lines. • To extensions with new plug and •...
  • Page 44 RENs add up to no more than 4. Freestyle 1200 has a REN of 1. Any telephone provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless otherwise stated on the base.
  • Page 45 • Don’t install the base unit where the various leads can be tripped over or walked on. This may cause injury, or damage to the leads and your Freestyle 1200. Connection information Your Freestyle 1200 may be • connected to public networks in the United Kingdom.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Installing a handset battery pack and recharging Replacing the handset on the base unit to recharge overnight should keep the Freestyle 1200 operative for normal use. In time the handset battery pack will no longer hold a sufficient charge and should be replaced.
  • Page 47 Spare parts for your Freestyle 1200 are available from your BT shop or supplier, or you can contact us on Lo-call 0845 7697146 from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. In the event of a power failure During a power failure, if you have...
  • Page 48 Maintenance Guarantee BT guarantees Freestyle 1200 for a year, provided that: • The goods have only been used for their intended purpose, and have not been subjected to misuse, or been wilfully or accidentally damaged. • The goods have not been...

  • Page 49: Index

    Handset Back-up battery – fit in base unit Battery low warning Charging the handset Mains power adaptor Planning location Telephone wall socket Using Your Freestyle 1200 telephone Base unit ringer volume Channel seeker Handset ringer volume Intercom Making a call...
  • Page 50 Accessing the answer machine Operating the answer machine Security code Changing Checking Setting Switching answer functions on BT Select Services Call Return (1471) Call Waiting Other Select Services Freestyle 90/130/1200 Additional Handsets Basic use of additional handsets Erasing a handset registration code...

  • Page 51: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting Your Freestyle 1200 can be wall- mounted by using the bracket provided. Use the template on page 51 to mark where the screws should go into the wall. Before you wall-mount your Freestyle 1200, check that: the wall can support the weight of •...
  • Page 52 Wall mounting SQUEEZE INWARD...
  • Page 53 Wall mounting Actual Size Use top hole on back of base unit 10cm Use lower hole on bracket...
  • Page 54 © British Telecommunications plc 1998. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in China. Freestyle 1200 Issue 1 (05/98). Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Limited. CE compliant to 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) & 73/23/EEC...

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