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5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2]
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  • Page 1 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 1 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 User Guide HOME PHONE PACK BT FREESTYLE 4500...
  • Page 2 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 2 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Section Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 4500 digital cordless telephones and answering machine Depending on which BT Freestyle 4500 product you have purchased you will have either or all of these handsets: Kitchen –...
  • Page 3 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 3 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.

  • Page 4: Bt Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 4 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Section Got everything? BT Freestyle 4500 Trio BT Freestyle 4500 base BT Freestyle 4500 2 x BT Freestyle 4500 chargers...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 5 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 In this guide Section Getting started Keypad lock ....23 Internal calls .
  • Page 6 3:11 pm Page 6 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 In this guide Entering text ....37 Outgoing messages .
  • Page 7 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 7 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 In this guide Additional handset settings Additional handsets and bases Day, date and time ....62 Registering new handsets .

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 8 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting started WARNING Location Do not place your BT Freestyle 4500 base in the bathroom or other You need to place your BT Freestyle 4500 base station humid areas.
  • Page 9 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 9 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting started Talk/Standby time 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the base. Under ideal conditions, the...

  • Page 10: Attach Belt Clips (Optional)

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 10 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting started Battery performance 5. Charge the handsets for at least 16 hours by placing the To keep your batteries in the best handset on the base.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 11 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Incoming call light Scroll Flashes when the handset is Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list ringing.

  • Page 12: Display Icons

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 12 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone Sample standby screen – This is where the handset icons will appear. Handsfree...

  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 13 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus… Your BT Freestyle 4500 handsets have a menu system which is easy to use.
  • Page 14 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 14 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK.

  • Page 15: Menu Map

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 15 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone Menu map SMS Text messaging Write message •Inbox •Drafts •Outbox •Templates •SMS Settings Answer Machine Play messages •Delete all messages •Answer On/Off •Answer settings •Record memo...

  • Page 16: Base

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 16 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone Base Power/In use ON = standby Page Flashes = during a call and during Lets you page the registration when the phone rings.

  • Page 17: Using The Phone

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 17 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page 24), the Calls list (page 32) or the redial list (page 20)

  • Page 18: Switch Handset On/Off

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 18 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and release to switch it on.

  • Page 19: Handsfree

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 19 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone 1. Press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it up to speak.

  • Page 20: Secrecy

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 20 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone During a call: 1. Use the button to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call the setting will remain at the last selected level.
  • Page 21 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 21 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone Redial a number from the list 1. Press to open the Redial list, the last number called is highlighted.

  • Page 22: Paging

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 22 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone Deleting a redial entry 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want.

  • Page 23: Keypad Lock

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 23 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that you don’t dial numbers accidentally while carrying the handset around.

  • Page 24: Directory

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 24 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the directory of each handset. Each entry contains a name and phone number.

  • Page 25: Add A New Directory Entry

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 25 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory When entering names you can select upper case, lower case or numerics by pressing will appear in the display to indicate the current selection.

  • Page 26: View An Entry

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 26 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory Or you can search alphabetically by pressing the relevant button, e.g. to find press and scroll through...

  • Page 27: Delete Entries

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 27 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory Delete entries You can delete individual entries or the entire directory. 1. Press DIR. Scroll to highlight the entry you want, then press OPTION.

  • Page 28: Copy To Another Handset

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 28 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory Copy an entry to another handset You can copy individual entries or the whole directory from one handset to another providing both handsets are registered to your base.
  • Page 29 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 29 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory 3. Press OK. Display shows COPYING TO HANDSET X RECEIVE DIRECTORY? The receiving handset shows If you press the directory is copied.

  • Page 30: Set Groups

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 30 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory Set groups You can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory. For example if you create a group for...

  • Page 31: Name And Set Melody For A Group

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 31 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory Name and set melody for a group You can rename a group and change the melody.

  • Page 32: Caller Display

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 32 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Caller Display IMPORTANT Caller information not available To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the Caller Display service.
  • Page 33 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 33 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Caller Display Each call is numbered: If you have any unanswered calls in the list a icon will be shown on = the oldest call in the Calls list.

  • Page 34: Save A Number To The Directory

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 34 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Caller Display Save a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press . If necessary, scroll to the entry you want.

  • Page 35: Sms Texting

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 35 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Freestyle 4500. SMS stands for Short Messaging Service.

  • Page 36: Send An Sms Text Message

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 36 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Send an SMS text message You can send and receive SMS text messages of up to 160 characters.

  • Page 37: Entering Text

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 37 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Freestyle 4500’s outbox is like a redial list.

  • Page 38: Special Characters

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 38 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Special characters When writing texts the button let you add punctuation. " – 0 + & _ $ £...

  • Page 39: Sms Template Messages

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 39 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting SMS template messages Use a template to add pre-set statements to make your texts easier to write.

  • Page 40: Delete Sms Templates

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 40 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU then OK and scroll TEMPLATE press OK. The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OK.

  • Page 41: Read, Edit And Send Messages From Your Outbox

    16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 41 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Press OK and scroll to the message you want and press OK. The template message is added to your text.

  • Page 42: Incoming Call

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 42 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting SAVE – you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for sending later. Press OK to save.

  • Page 43: Reading Sms Texts

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 43 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Reading SMS texts When you receive a new text message, the display shows You will not be able to receive text...

  • Page 44: Delete An Sms Text Message

    16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 44 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting 4. Follow the on screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press BACK to go back to the previous menu level.

  • Page 45: Switch Sms Text Alert On/Off

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 45 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Switch SMS text alert on/off 1. Press MENU then OK. Scroll settings and press OK.

  • Page 46: Adding Or Changing A Receive Service Number

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 46 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting 3. Scroll to highlight the option you want and press OK. The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is...

  • Page 47: Selecting A Send Service Number

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 47 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting 4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press SAVE.

  • Page 48: Answering Machine

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 48 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine You can operate your BT Freestyle 4500 answering machine from: the base the handset Remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone.

  • Page 49: Operating From A Handset

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 49 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine 2. Use the keypad to enter the date, e.g. 3rd June. Press Save. 3. Enter the time e.g.

  • Page 50: Outgoing Messages

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 50 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Freestyle 4500 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from.

  • Page 51: Play Outgoing Message

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 51 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine 1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll ANSWER MACHINE and press OK. 2. Scroll ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK.

  • Page 52: Select Answer Mode

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 52 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine Select answer mode Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. 1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll...

  • Page 53: Answer Delay

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 53 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine 3. Press to select ANSWER & RECORD ANSWER ONLY . Press OK. Display shows PLAYING 4.

  • Page 54: Audible Message Alert

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 54 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine 3. Press to highlight the option you want. The current setting is ticked. 4. Press...

  • Page 55: Delete All Messages

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 55 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine 2. Display shows PLAY MESSAGES . Press OK. Your messages A message marked NEW has not been played back before.

  • Page 56: Call Screening

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 56 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine 3. Press to record another memo or BACK to return to standby. Call screening You can listen while your answering machine takes a call via the handset or the base speaker.

  • Page 57: Operating From The Base

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 57 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine Using the answering machine at the base Switch on/off 1. Press . The machine announces On or Off.

  • Page 58: Remote Access

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 58 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine The messages are played, starting with the first message received. New messages are always played first.

  • Page 59: Switch Answering Machine On Remotely

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 59 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine 2. Scroll ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK. Scroll REMOTE ACCESS PIN . Press OK. 3. Enter the current PIN (original setting 0000). Press OK.

  • Page 60: Operating From Another Phone

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 60 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine Operate your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press .

  • Page 61: Base Display

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 61 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Answering machine Base display Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off. — — Power on, answering machine off. Answer machine ON, number of messages stored.

  • Page 62: Additional Handset Settings

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 62 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings Day, date and time If you do not set the date, time and day the base display will If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service,...

  • Page 63: Ringer Melody

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 63 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings Ringer melody You can set your handset to different ringer melodies for External and Internal calls. Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies and 6 polyphonic melodies.

  • Page 64: Adjust Contrast

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 64 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings 1. Press MENU. Scroll HANDSET SETTINGS Press OK. Scroll NAME HANDSET 2. Press OK. Use...

  • Page 65: Auto Answer

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 65 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings Auto Answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station, this is called auto answer.

  • Page 66: Alarm

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 66 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings Alarm You can set a BT Freestyle 4500 handset to give an alarm ring.

  • Page 67: Play Game

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 67 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings Setting melody for the alarm The default melody for the alarm is Beeps. 1. Press...

  • Page 68: Handset Default Settings

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 68 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings 3. Controls: = right = left = up = down – return to standby screen.

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Fax Machine

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 69 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Connecting to a fax machine Most fax machines and modems are designed to work IMPORTANT Make sure your fax machine is...

  • Page 70: Base Settings Ringer Melody

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 70 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Base settings Ringer melody You can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer melodies.

  • Page 71: Dial Mode

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 71 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Base settings 2. Scroll HANDSET PRIORITY and press OK. to select between: ALL HANDSETS – all handsets ring together.

  • Page 72: Recall Mode

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 72 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Base settings Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some BT Calling Features. It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct exchange lines and most switchboards.

  • Page 73: Base Default Settings

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 73 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Base settings 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK. 3. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN . (Original setting 0000).

  • Page 74: Additional Handsets And Bases

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 74 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handsets and bases Registering new handsets If Registration fails, try again. If you can still not get your handset...

  • Page 75: De-Registering A Handset

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 75 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handsets and bases Customer Helpline De-registering a handset If you experience any difficulties please call the Helpline on...

  • Page 76: 3-Way Calls

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 76 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handsets and bases buttons to select the handset you 2. Use the want to transfer the call to, then press OK. Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g.

  • Page 77: Using Additional Bases

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 77 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handsets and bases Using additional bases Selecting another base. You can use your handsets with up to 4 different bases.

  • Page 78: Purchasing Additional Bt Freestyle 4000 Handsets

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 78 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handsets and bases Purchasing additional BT Freestyle 4000 handsets You are able to purchase additional individual or multiple handsets and chargers via the BT helpdesk number 0870 240 3962.

  • Page 79: Help

    Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Only fit rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AAA. Using the wrong type of batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the phone. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Freestyle 4500 by using any other type of battery.
  • Page 80 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 80 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Calls do not get through to a connected fax machine Check that the answer delay setting (the number of rings before your answering machine pick up the call) is set to 2 or 4, see page 53 and that your outgoing message is short.
  • Page 81 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 81 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Problems Possible cause No display appears The handset may be switched off. Press and release the button to switch the handset on.
  • Page 82 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 82 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Problems Possible cause Handset does not ring The ringer volume may be switched off (if it is there will be a RINGER OFF ICON in the display.

  • Page 83: Possible Problems With Sms

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 83 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Possible problems with SMS Problems Possible cause SMS messages cannot The base station power supply or telephone line cord be sent and screen might not be properly connected.
  • Page 84 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 84 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Problems Possible cause Cannot receive text Check service centre number is correct. Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display service and that it is active.
  • Page 85 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 85 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.

  • Page 86: Helpline

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 86 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Turns off the opt out option. Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone.

  • Page 87: General Information

    Safety General Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Freestyle 4500 base or chargers. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3962.

  • Page 88: Cleaning

    16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 88 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product.

  • Page 89: How Many Telephones Can You Have

    Your BT Freestyle 4500 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Switchboard

    5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 90 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information Connecting to a switchboard Switchboard compatibility This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling, timed break recall or earth recall.

  • Page 91: Guarantee

    BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information Guarantee Your Freestyle 4500 handset is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. 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 Freestyle 4500, or any component...

  • Page 92: For Your Records

    16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 92 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information Outside of the 12 month guarantee period: If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repair must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network.

  • Page 93: R&Tte

    Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Vtech declares that this BT Freestyle 4500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity, please contact the BT Helpline on 0870 240 3962.
  • Page 94 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:12 pm Page 94 BT Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.

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