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BT FREELANCE XA 3000 User Manual

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  • Page 2 To personalise the name of your handset, see page 26. Icon Steady External line in use Internal call In calls list 3 way conversation in progress Battery weak Battery half-full Battery full Phonebook Menu in use Handset linked to base station In handsfree mode Answering machine is switched on Flashing...
  • Page 3 *If the handset is sitting in the base when a call comes in, you can pick it up and answer it automatically without pressing the enter the name telephone number During a call, press the call until the required level is reached.
  • Page 4 Press and release After tone speak message then press After tone speak message then press Press and hold when you hear, “Please select outgoing message”, release button. To set Answer and Record, press To set Answer Only, press , either for Answer and Record or for Answer Only.
  • Page 6 If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu heading by pressing the button. If you press and hold the button at any time you will return to the standby screen. After 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed the handset will automatically return to the standby screen.
  • Page 7 There is a detailed INDEX at the end of this guide, see page 62. In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and useful notes. They are shown in a white box like this.
  • Page 8 XA 3000 base stations with more than one handset connected. If you wear a hearing aid, please note that the BT Freelance XA 3000 works by sending radio signals between the base station and the handset. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.
  • Page 9 One telephone line cord One belt clip Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: In addition: If you have purchased a BT Freelance XA 3000 multiple pack you will receive the following for each additional handset: One BT Freelance XA 3000 handset...
  • Page 10 The item number for the power supply used with the charger is 021299 (only applicable when you have purchased a BT Freelance XA 3000 multiple pack). Only use the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the Freelance Helpline Do not open the handset or base station.
  • Page 11 Do not place your BT Freelance 3000 product in the bathroom or other humid areas. The BT Freelance XA 3000 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and handset, e.g.
  • Page 12 (the battery cover may be found in the packaging with the batteries). Before you use your BT Freelance XA 3000 for the first time, it is important to have the handset batteries fully charged. The batteries need to charge continuously Place the handset on the base.
  • Page 13 Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries can be obtained from the BT Freelance Helpline Under ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give about 12 hours talktime or 200 hours standby on a single charge.
  • Page 14 If the day and time is entered incorrectly three times the handset will return to standby. If you have any difficulties setting up your BT Freelance XA 3000 please call the Helpline on...
  • Page 15 35. The answering machine will now be switched ON and set to its default settings so your BT Freelance XA 3000 is now ready for use. Connect the power supply to the charger (item code 021299).
  • Page 16 Your BT Freelance XA 3000 additional handset(s) comes pre-registered to the main base station as HANDSET HS2 (HS3, HS4, HS5). This will be shown on the display. Your Freelance XA 3000 Twin is now ready for use. Fit the belt clip onto the back of the...
  • Page 17 To exit and return to the previous menu at any time, press the button. If you press and hold the button you will return to the standby screen. Press and hold the button to switch the handset off. To switch the handset on, press and release ANY button.
  • Page 18 Press the Place the handset back on the base. When the phone rings the display will show CALL and the EXT symbol will flash. If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, the number (and name if stored in the Phonebook) will be displayed.
  • Page 19 Handsfree allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation. Dial the number. Press the The display will show the icon to indicate handsfree is active. You will hear the number being dialled out.
  • Page 20 Press the the redial list. Continue pressing the button to view the next number in order of most recent first. Press the the number (or name) you want to call is displayed. The number is dialled automatically. When on a call you can talk to someone in the same room, without your caller hearing.
  • Page 21 Press to confirm the name. You will hear a confirmation beep. The display shows NUMBER? Enter the telephone number you want to store. Press the button. You will hear a confirmation beep. Alternatively, press the button to continue storing entries in the Phonebook.
  • Page 22 Enter the first letter of the name you want, e.g. for Tom, press the button to search for names beginning with T. Press the dial the number of the name displayed. The number is dialled automatically. You can scroll in either direction to search through the list.
  • Page 23 You can page your handset(s) from the base station to alert a handset user that they are wanted or to locate a missing handset. Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset. Press the button on the base. The handset(s) will ring. The display will show flashing.

  • Page 24: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Press the button to enter the menu. Use the scroll to HANDSET and press button. The display will show BEEP, press the button. The display will show KEYTONE, press the button. Use the to select either ON or OFF. Press the button.
  • Page 25 There are 5 melodies to choose from and you have the option to choose a different melody for external and internal calls. (Internal calls for when you have more than one handset). Press the button to enter the menu. Use the button to scroll to HANDSET and press button.
  • Page 26 Press the button to enter the menu. Use the scroll to HANDSET and press button. Use the scroll to NAME and press the button. Press the button to delete the name already set. Enter the name you want using the keypad and press the button, correct any mistakes by pressing the You will hear a confirmation...

  • Page 27: Base Settings

    Base settings There are 5 levels to choose from ( ), or you can turn the ringer off altogether. Press the button to enter the menu. Use the button to scroll to SETUP and press the button. The display will show BASE VOL.
  • Page 28 If a handset is registered to more than one base station, you can select which base your handset will use. For more information on registering your handset to another base, see page 53. Press the button to enter the menu. Use the scroll to SETUP and press the button.
  • Page 29 Please note that if you reset your BT Freelance XA 3000 the Phonebook, Redial and Calls list will be deleted. Press the button to enter the menu. Use the button to scroll to SETUP and press the button. Use the...

  • Page 30: Caller Display And Call Waiting

    Display or Call Waiting Service. A quarterly fee is payable. For more information on BT’s Calling Features, call BT free on If you subscribe to a Caller Display Service you can see your caller’s number (provided it is not withheld) on your handset display, as well as the time and date of their call.
  • Page 31 Press the button to enter the Calls list. The symbol is displayed. Use the to scroll backwards and forwards through the Calls list. If the ‘name’ of your caller has been stored in the Phonebook, this will be displayed. Press button and the number will be displayed.
  • Page 32 The display will show EMPTY for 2 seconds. If an incoming call arrives while you are already engaged on a telephone call, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds (this beep is not audible to the person you are speaking to). The second caller’s number (and name if...
  • Page 33 If you wish to disconnect the first call press the button after speaking to the first caller. The handset will then ring. Press the button again and continue with the second caller. The second caller will only be charged for their call from the moment you answer and not while they are waiting for your initial contact.

  • Page 34: Setting Up And Personalising Your Answering Machine

    Setting up and personalising your answering machine Your BT Freelance XA 3000 can digitally record up to 12 minutes of messages, with each message lasting a maximum of 3 minutes. As well as recording incoming messages, you can record memos for other users.
  • Page 35 Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Freelance XA 3000 will ring before the answer machine picks up your call and starts playing the outgoing message. The default setting is for the answering machine to answer after 6 rings.
  • Page 36 When audible message is switched ON and new messages have been received, your BT Freelance XA 3000 will beep every 10 seconds. The volume of the beep is at the volume you have set for the loudspeaker. The default setting is OFF.
  • Page 37 Your BT Freelance XA 3000 comes with 2 pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from as follows: Answer and Record Your BT Freelance XA 3000 has a pre-set Answer and Record outgoing message that allows your caller to leave a message.
  • Page 38 After the tone, speak your outgoing message into the handset. Press have finished. You will hear a long beep. Throughout recording r will flash on the base unit display. The prompt will announce, “Your outgoing message is” and then play your message. The display will flash p and after playing your message you will hear the menu once...
  • Page 39 The prompt will announce, “Your outgoing message is” and then play your message. The display will flash p and after playing your message you will hear the menu once more. Press and hold the button to return the handset to standby. via the base unit You can check and play back your current outgoing...
  • Page 40 Press and hold the button to return the handset to standby. You can delete your personalised outgoing message and return to your BT Freelance XA 3000’s pre- recorded outgoing message. First select the outgoing message that you want to delete.
  • Page 41 via the handset Pick up the handset. Press the button twice. Press the button. The prompt will announce, “To play outgoing message, press 2”. Press the button. The selected outgoing message that you wish to replace will be played. Press the button to delete it.

  • Page 42: The Base Unit

    Using the BT Freelance XA 3000 answering machine via the base unit Press the The prompt will announce, “You have (n) messages”. Your message(s) will be played back, starting with the first message received. At the start of each message, the number of the message is announced.
  • Page 43 During playback: Press the button to skip forwards to the next message. If you press and hold the button the current message will be played at 1 times the speed (fast playback). Press the button to return to the start of the current message.
  • Page 44 Make sure the volume on the base unit is set to an audible level, see page 36. Allow the incoming call to be answered by your BT Freelance XA 3000 answering machine as normal. You will hear the caller begin to leave a message.

  • Page 45: Answering Machine Via The Handset

    Using the BT Freelance XA 3000 answering machine via the handset You can use your BT Freelance XA 3000 for a variety of functions: to listen to your messages; delete, skip forward or backward; record a memo or new outgoing message, and to screen incoming calls.
  • Page 46 (Please see Remote access, page 50) Pick up the handset. Press the button twice. You will hear the main menu announcement from the handset earpiece. Press the button to play all messages. The prompt will announce, “You have (n) messages”. Your message(s) will be played back, starting with the first message received.
  • Page 47 A personal memo can be recorded on your BT Freelance XA 3000 and left as a message for another user. Memos can be of any length, up to the maximum recording capacity (12...
  • Page 48 Make sure the volume is set to an audible level, see page 36. Allow the incoming call to be answered by your BT Freelance XA 3000 answering machine as normal. You will hear the caller begin to leave a message.

  • Page 49: Remote Access

    Remote access You can turn your BT Freelance XA 3000 answering machine on and off and listen to your messages from any Touchtone telephone. To protect your privacy, messages can only be accessed by entering a 3-digit security code. The pre-set code is 000 and can be changed.
  • Page 50 Freelance 3000 hangs up. If you enter your security PIN code incorrectly, after the second attempt, your BT Freelance XA 3000 will announce: “Thank you for calling” and will then hang up. The Time saver feature is useful if you are out and want to ring in and check if you have received any new messages.
  • Page 51 The main menu lets you operate a range of answering machine functions. Simply follow the instructions as announced: “To play all messages, press 2”. “To play new messages, press 3”. “To skip back during messages, press 4”. “To delete during messages, press 5”.

  • Page 52: Additional Handsets And Bases

    Using BT Freelance XA 3000 additional handsets and bases Up to 5 handsets can be registered and operated from any one BT Freelance XA 3000 base. This allows you to make internal calls between two handsets while a third is making an external call.
  • Page 53 that are flashing indicate other bases that the handset is already registered to). Enter the base number ) that you want to register the handset to. Enter your 4-digit PIN (original factory setting OOOO) and press the button. The display will show SEARCH 1, 2, 3, 4 and the symbol will flash as the handset tries to locate the base.
  • Page 54 If you have multiple handsets registered to the base you can make internal calls between handsets. Press the Enter the number of the handset you wish to call, ( The called handset will ring The display will show INT. To end the call, press the button.
  • Page 55 When the handset is answered, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds. You can now start your three-way conversation. (If the internal handset user does not answer your call, press the button to return to your external caller). Press the button to end the call.
  • Page 56 For spare 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries please contact the BT Freelance XA 3000 Helpline In the event that you should need to change or replace the batteries: Remove the battery compartment cover and take out the batteries.
  • Page 57 3000 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended that you place your BT Freelance XA 3000 and other Freelance/DECT GAP compatible handsets at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference.

  • Page 58: General Information

    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 Freelance XA 3000, or any component thereof, (other than the batteries), which is...
  • Page 59 REN is less than 4. Only use approved power supply, item code 005391 for base station or 021299 for charger (only applicable if you have purchased a BT Freelance XA 3000 multiple pack). Use only approved (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 60 This feature automatically inserts a pause between the access code and the telephone number that you have entered in the Phonebook. However for this feature to work you must still enter the access...
  • Page 61 Index ccessories and spares Additional handsets Answering machine answer delay audible message alert base unit loudspeaker call screening loudspeaker volume memos message display on base on/off outgoing messages pause message playback playback messages set day and time skip backward/forward remote access Answer delay Answer on/off Audible message alert...
  • Page 62 Call timer Call Waiting Cleaning ay – set Delete cancel message deletion calls list numbers messages via base messages via handset own outgoing message Phonebook numbers De-register Dialling mode Display icons arpiece volume End a call uarantee andset diagram Handset settings auto-talk on/off default/reset keypad beeps on/off...
  • Page 63 Secrecy Setting up Skip forward/backward during playback Speech volume Storing a number 12, 16 Switchboard access code Switchboard compatibility echnical information Telephone line cord Three-way conversation Time saver Time – set 38-39 Tone dialling Transfer calls npacking olume base ringer...
  • Page 64 Hereby, Suncorp Technologies, declares that this BT Freelance XA 3000 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Freelance XA 3000 is published on the web site http://www.suncorptech.com/bt...