Digital cordless telephone answering machine (60 pages)
Summary of Contents for BT Freelance XC 100
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 This product is not DECT GAP compatible. It cannot be registered to any other DECT GAP telephone and it is not possible to register additional handsets.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 At a glance BT Freelance XC 100 Handset Redial/Pause button Press to redial the last number called.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 BT Freelance XC 100 Base Page button Use to page a handset(s). Page Power/In use light Green light comes on to Power/ In Use indicate mains power.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Quick guide to the handset display icons Batteries are charged Batteries are exhausted and require charging Batteries are being charged Switches off when batteries are fully charged...
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 In this guide At a glance Introduction Unpacking For your records Safety information Setting up Using the telephone Making and receiving calls Secrecy Last number redial...
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Introduction Your BT Freelance XC 100 is designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT. You can expect your BT Freelance XC 100 to provide many years of quality service.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Unpacking your BT Freelance XC 100 or BT Freelance XC 100 Twin Check that your BT Freelance XC 100 is complete. If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Safety information General Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item number for the base is 872260.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Setting up Follow these steps to set up your BT Freelance XC 100 ready for use. Plan the location Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power supply sockets so that the cables will reach.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Warning Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket until your handset is fully charged. This will prevent the risk of the phone being answered before the batteries are charged.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Warning Under no circumstances should NiCad or non-rechargeable batteries be used. Only use the approved batteries. Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Battery levels Battery low warning If the handset battery symbol is empty, you will hear a warning beep every 1 minute, you will need to recharge your handset before you can use it.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 The following instructions are only applicable if you have purchased the BT Freelance XC 100 Twin. If you purchased the BT Freelance XC 100 please skip to instruction number 7.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Place the handset onto the charger. The red charging light will come on and the charging icon will be displayed while the batteries are charging. Leave the handset to charge continuously for at least 16 hours to reach full charge.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Connect the telephone line cord Your BT Freelance XC 100/Freelance XC 100 Twin is now ready for use. Helpline If you experience any difficulties installing or setting up your BT Freelance XC 100, please contact the BT Freelance XC 100 Helpline on 08706 058 047.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Using the telephone Making and receiving calls To make an external call Press the TALK button. You will hear the dial tone. icon and EXT will be shown on the display and the In use light on the base will flash.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Note The first digit of a telephone number you enter or receive via Caller Display will not be shown on the display. For example the first 0 of 020 8123 4567 will be displayed as 20 8123 4567.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Secrecy When on a call you can talk to someone in the same room without your caller hearing. To switch secrecy on/off During a call: Press the SECRECY button. The display will show icon.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Paging You can page your handset (s) from the base to alert a handset user that they are wanted or to locate a missing handset. To page a handset Press the PAGE button on the base.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Quickdial memory You can store up to 10 of your most frequently used telephone numbers in the Quickdial memory. You can enter numbers up to 20 digits.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 To dial a number in the Quickdial memory Press the TALK button. Quickdial Press the QUICKDIAL button. Enter the location number 0 to 9 under which the number is stored.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Caller Display IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your Network Provider. For more information on BT’s Select Services call BT free on 0800 800 150.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 To view the Calls list Press the CALLS button to enter the Calls list. will be displayed. The most recent caller's telephone number will be displayed.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Handset Settings To adjust the earpiece volume You can only adjust the earpiece volume during a call. There are 3 earpiece volume levels to choose from: HIGH, LOW and MEDIUM.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Using the BT Freelance XC 100 Twin additional handset The BT Freelance XC 100 is NOT GAP compatible, therefore, it cannot be registered to any other DECT telephones.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to the other BT Freelance XC 100 Twin handset. To transfer a call During an external call: Press the INT button.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Help No display appears The batteries may be flat or dead. Recharge or replace the batteries. No dial tone Is the telephone line cord plugged into the phone socket? Check that the base is connected to the mains power and switched on.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 The BT Freelance XC 100 Twin charger does not appear to be working Check that: • The power adaptor is properly plugged into the charger. • Your handset has slotted correctly into the charger.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 General information Guarantee Your BT Freelance XC 100 and Freelance XC 100 Twin is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 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. We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair agent, TecLogic on...
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 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.
BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Index At a glance Out of range warning Batteries Paging charging Pause insert Phone socket low warning performance Power supply replacing Preparatory dialling Caller Display Quickdial memory...
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards. This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
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BT Freelance XC 100/100 Twin ~ Edition 1.1 ~ 8th August ’02 ~ 4828 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.