Technical Information; Switchboard Compatibility; Switchboard External Line Access Code - BT Freelance XC 500 User Manual

Freelance XC 500 ~ 1st Edition ~ 6th March '03 ~ 5165
requirements for connection to the
telephone network. We recommend
that you contact BT's approved
repair agent, TecLogic on 01672
564444 or a local qualified repairer.
Instructions for returning the
product:
If the Helpline is unable to remedy
your problem they will ask you to
return the product. Where possible,
pack the product in its original
packaging. Please remember to
include all parts, including line
cords, power supply units, and the
original batteries. (Please note
that we cannot take responsibility
for goods damaged in transit.)
Please obtain and keep proof of
posting from the Post Office.

Technical information

How many telephones can you
have?
All items of telephone equipment
have a Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN), which is used to
calculate the number of items
which may be connected to any
one telephone line. Your
Freelance XC 500 has a REN of 1.
A total REN of 4 is allowed, if the
total REN of 4 is exceeded, the
telephones may not ring.
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With different telephone types
there is no guarantee of ringing,
even when the REN is less than 4.
Only use approved base station
power supply – Item code 005391.
Only use charger power supply –
Item Code 003313.
Only use recommended NiMH
batteries 2 x AAA, 550mAh 1.2V.

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 and timed
break recall. If in doubt please
consult your service provider.
Switchboard external line
access code
You may need to enter an access
code (e.g. 9) in order to get an
outside line. So that the switchboard
has time to pick up an outside line,
you may also need to add a Pause
after the access code.