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- Page 3 Call waiting button Recall button For use with PBXs and To switch between two callers when Call Waiting has been Select Services, see page 14. ordered from BT’s Select PQRS WXYZ Services, see page 27. Secrecy button When pressed, it stops the caller from hearing...
- Page 4 Battery compartment Day/hour/min buttons Sets the answering machine’s internal clock, see page 20. Ans delay switch Sets the number of rings before the answering machine answers, Code button see page 21. Sets the PIN code for remote control access, see page 17, 25. Reset button Resets the unit to the default Outgoing message button...
- Page 5 Customer Helpline Should you have problems with your Freestyle 1100 Plus, call the BT Helpline between 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday on Lo- 697146. Calls will be charged at local rate. Hints and tips boxes...
- Page 6 We thank you for making the right choice Emergency Calls and expect that you will have many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use, and retain this user guide for future reference. Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number Purchase price:...
- Page 7 Follow these steps in sequence to completely set up your Freestyle 1100 Plus ready for use. Check that your Freestyle 1100 Plus is complete, when you unpack you should have: • Cordless handset. • Base-unit with attached telephone line cord and telescopic aerial.
- Page 8 The base-unit battery cover which is located at the top right of the base can be removed by sliding it to the right as far as it will go and Your Freestyle 1100 Plus uses a compact lifting off. The yellow battery removal ribbon aerial which pull out.
- Page 9 Do not try to use any power supply other than the one provided. This may permanently damage your Freestyle 1100 Plus. Your Freestyle 1100 Plus should not be fitted in wet or damp conditions, for example in a bathroom. Also, the handset should not be left out in the rain.
- Page 10 TV sets, fridges, computers, fluorescent lights, radiators, metal pipes and metal window frames. • The Freestyle 1100 Plus can be wall mounted by using the bracket and screws RINGER T-TB T-E P-E HI LO OFF...
- Page 11 • Fully extend the base unit telescopic aerial the volume. vertically. • Do not plug the Freestyle 1100 Plus into the telephone socket, leave your existing telephone connected so that you can still make and receive calls.
- Page 12 To make a call To switch from Pulse to Tone signalling during a call TALK • Pick up the handset. • Press the TALK button on the handset. If you are connected to a pulse dialling The CHANNEL SEEKER light will flash as exchange, you can still use services such as the telephone searches for the best radio phone banking that require tone signalling.
- Page 13 RINGER OFF, To use the Channel seeker CHANNEL SEEKER Your Freestyle 1100 Plus automatically scans all the available radio channels for quality of reception, and selects the best one to use. If you experience interference during your call, press the...
- Page 14 PBX (private branch exchange) that uses earth recall. To set the ringer switch There are 3 settings to choose from: • – a loud ring, your Freestyle 1100 Plus is preset to this position. • – a quiet ring. •...
- Page 15 SECRECY • The handset will beep. using the INTERCOM. To automatically Redial Your Freestyle 1100 Plus automatically remembers the last number dialled. • Press the button and listen for the TALK dialling tone.
- Page 16 The recall button when set to time-break recall is also used for T-TB BT’s Select Services. For further information, To use the Memory functions The handset can store ten telephone numbers of up to 20 digits in memory. You can dial any...
- Page 17 To dial a number stored in a memory • Pick up the handset. • Press the button. TALK • Check for dial tone. • Press the button. MEMORY • Press the appropriate code number 0-9. Your number will be dialled automatically. To store a number of more than 20 digits •...
- Page 18 INTERCOM base-unit. The base-unit and handset will beep and the INTERCOM lights on both The Call Waiting button Only used if you have subscribed to BT’s will flash. Select Services, see • To answer the INTERCOM call, press the button on the handset.
- Page 19 To call the base-unit from the handset To set the PIN code Your Freestyle 1100 Plus can be accessed remotely, by using the preset PIN code of 0,0,0. This allows access to the answering • Press the button on the handset.
- Page 20 To check the PIN code • Press and release the button. CODE The unit will announce and display the current PIN code. You can now write your PIN code on the Phone-in card supplied.
- Page 21 Your Freestyle 1100 Plus has a preset outgoing message that callers will hear. You can use this preset message, but we recommend that you record your own message stating your The unit is receiving an telephone number, or, you can use the...
- Page 22 To check the day and time To set the day and time You do not have to follow the complete sequence, if for example you only want to HOUR change the hour, you can follow the • Press and release the button, the unit instructions for changing the hour and skip will announce the current time and day.
- Page 23 • The setting (Time Saver) is used to save time when accessing your machine remotely. Your Freestyle 1100 Plus answers after 2 rings if you have any new messages or 6 rings if there are none. When you call to listen to your messages, if the telephone rings a third time it means there are no messages, so hang up to save time.
- Page 24 “00” the unit will beep NOTE and announce the current setting of the answer delay switch. The Freestyle 1100 Plus has been preset to Members of your household can use the the following factory settings: NOTE function on your Freestyle 1100 Plus •...
- Page 25 To playback messages and notes TALK PLAY VOLUME To play all the messages and notes To stop playback • Press and release the button. PLAY • Press the button, the unit will beep STOP The unit will announce the number of and stop playing your messages.
- Page 26 To review messages or notes • To repeat or restart a message, press and The Freestyle 1100 Plus has a combined release the button during playback. storage capacity of up to 14 minutes including the outgoing message. When the unit is full,...
- Page 27 PIN code, see If the entered PIN code “To play all messages press 5,” is correct, the Freestyle 1100 Plus will beep and announce “Accepted, you have (X) new ✱ “To skip message press 6,”...
- Page 28 To switch on the answering functions by remote control • Dial the telephone number to which your Freestyle 1100 Plus is connected. • After 20 rings the unit will answer the call and play your outgoing message. You can now hang up, leave a message or enter your PIN code to access any of the remote functions.
- Page 29 If you are connected to a digital exchange, When you have spoken to the second caller you can subscribe to a range of BT’s Select you can return to the first caller by pressing Services. If you wish to subscribe to any of the Call Waiting button again.
- Page 30 Call Diversion Charge Advice Call diversion allows you to set up your You can set up your telephone to advise you telephone to divert calls to another telephone of the charge for an individual call or for all at a different location. If you are going to be calls.
- Page 31 Set the base ringer switch to Try the telephone on another socket or another Line fault or faulty socket line. If the telephone works contact BT or your public switched telephone network operator for repairs to the line or socket.
- Page 32 Check the REN. If you connect too many If the REN exceeds 4 disconnect 1 or more • Neither base or handset ring, but telephones or devices to your line they may telephones or devices. lights show on base and handset. not all operate correctly.
- Page 33 • General Problems. None of the answering machine functions Ensure that the telephone is not in use before will operate while the telephone is in use. operating the answering machine. • Will not record incoming The answering machine is switched off. Switch the answering machine on manually or messages.
- Page 34 • Unit will not respond to any Microprocessor lock up. Press reset and set up the answering machine button press. again. If this does not work, remove the back-up batteries unplug from the power supply for 30 • No display or display corrupted. seconds then plug back in, refit back-up batteries and set up the answering machine again.
- Page 35 • Loop Disconnect/Pulse and Multi- Official approval The Freestyle 1100 Plus is tested and frequency/Tone signalling. approved for connection to the BT’s • Microphone secrecy. network, provided that it is used in • PBXs providing secondary proceed accordance with the guidelines indication.
- Page 36 The REN of your Freestyle 1100 Plus and the majority of telephones in the UK (unless otherwise marked) is 1. Transmission Frequencies Your Freestyle 1100 Plus can work on any of the transmission frequencies shown in the table below. Channels...
- Page 37 Safety advice Connection information Your Freestyle 1100 Plus may be connected • Don’t use your Freestyle 1100 Plus in the • open air during thunderstorms. Unplug it to public networks in the United Kingdom. from the telephone line and the mains It may also be connected to compatible •...
- Page 38 If the unit is faulty within the guarantee period, return it with proof of purchase to your supplier, for repair or replacement. If the Freestyle 1100 Plus should be in need of repair outside of the guarantee period, take the complete Freestyle 1100 Plus to any BT...
- Page 39 Installing handset batteries and recharging • Place the battery pack in the recess, secure Replacing the handset on the base unit to it with the plastic belt and refit the recharge over night should keep the Freestyle compartment cover. 1100 Plus operative for normal use. In time •...
- Page 40 In the event of a power failure General cleaning During a power failure, if you have fitted fresh Clean the cabinet of the handset and the base alkaline back-up batteries in the base unit, with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild your telephone will continue to work for up to solution of water and detergent.
- Page 41 Handset to base unit Making a call Memory Change a number Emergency calls Dial Dial more than 20 digits Memory label Aerial Store Base unit Store more than 20 digits Handset Pause Batteries – insert into base unit PIN (Personal Identification Number) Charging the handset Checking Planning location...
- Page 42 Message display Messages and notes Helpline Delete Note function Pause Connecting to a switchboard Play all messages/notes Guarantee Playback Play new messages/notes Safety Record a note Record outgoing message Review Charging handset batteries Skip forward Installing handset batteries Specific message Power failure Stop playback Preset message...
- Page 43 To wall mount your Freestyle 1100 Plus Before you start ensure that the telephone is in easy reach of the power supply and a 697146 between telephone socket. 9.00am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Ensure that the wall can support the weight of the unit.
- Page 44 77 mm...
- Page 46 Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in China. Freestyle 1100 Plus Issue 1 (11/97) 5. 5 0 3 6 8 0 Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Limited.