BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Section Welcome… to your BT Freelance XA 5000 Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine • 12 Minutes digital recording time with a capacity for up to 59 messages. • Access your messages from any other touchtone phone.
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Section This User Guide provides you with all Got everything? the information you need to get the • BT Freelance XA 5000 handset most from your phone. • BT Freelance XA 5000...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 In this guide Getting started Using the phonebook Location ..... . .6 Store a phonebook entry .
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 In this guide Base settings Using additional handsets To change the base PIN code ..30 Registering a new GAP compatible De-register a handset from the base . .30 handset .
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting started If you have purchased a BT Freelance XA 5000 multiple pack please follow instructions Location You need to place your BT Freelance XA 5000 close enough to a mains power and telephone wall socket so that the cables will reach.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting started Setting up the base and handset 1. Plug the power adaptor into the socket marked IMPORTANT The base station should be the underside of the base. Press the cable into the plugged into the mains power channel so that the base sits flat.
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting started 4. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least Battery symbols – Battery fully charged 24 hours. The red Charging indicator lights up and the –...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting started BT Freelance XA 5000 multiple pack owners only For each additional handset: 1. Position your BT Freelance XA 5000 charger close enough Handset numbers Once registered with the base, to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons In-use light Comes on when you make/receive a call. Clear / Secrecy Press to delete characters, redial numbers, calls list entries. Handsfree...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting to know your phone Base buttons and LEDs Ans On/Off Skip Stop Skip Switches the answering Replays current message Stops playback and Plays next message, machine on/off, page 33.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting to know your phone Handset display icons Icon row Handset name Handset number page 29 Line in use Handsfree is ON, page 16. Indicates a call is in progress, page 14.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your BT Freelance XA 5000 handset has a menu system Press to exit a menu. Keep pressing to return to the idle to guide you through the handset and base options.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using your phone Switching the handset power on/off Press and hold the button. Make an external call Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can also be dialled using 1. Press listen for the dial tone then dial the number.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using your phone Earpiece volume There are 8 volume levels to select from. The default is 4. The earpiece volume will remain at the level set for all calls until You can only adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using your phone Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using your phone Last number redial 1. Lift the handset and press 2. Press . The last number called is redialled. Delete a number from the redial list With the name or number you want to delete displayed: .
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the phonebook Store a phonebook entry You can use the phonebook to store up to 50 names and icon is displayed while you are using the phonebook. numbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20 digits and each name up to 12 characters long.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the phonebook Dial a phonebook entry 1. Press . Then use to scroll through the Phonebook entries are listed alphabetically. entries or enter the first letter of the name you want...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the phonebook Edit a phonebook entry . Display shows PHONE BOOK . 1. Press . Then scroll to MODIFY ENTRY and 2. Press press 3. Scroll to the entry you want to edit and...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Caller Display and the calls list IMPORTANT If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see To use Caller Display you must first your caller’s number on your handset’s display (unless subscribe to the service from your it has been withheld) before you answer the call.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Caller Display and the calls list View and dial a calls list entry 1. Press to open the calls list and use What type of call? icon indicates new calls scroll through the entries.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Caller Display and the calls list Delete all calls list entries 1. Press to open the calls list. until DELETE ALL? is displayed. 2. Press and hold 3. Press to confirm (or to cancel).
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Caller Display and the calls list Call Waiting Providing you have subscribed to your network provider’s Call Waiting service, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds if an incoming call arrives while you are already on the phone.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Handset settings Handset ringer melody and volume You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or OFF). You can change the external ringer (ring for an external incoming call) or the internal ringer (ring for an internal call).
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Handset settings Change the internal ringer melody The default setting is 1. to HANDSET and press 1. Press , scroll to INT MELODY and press 2. Scroll . The current melody is played.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Handset settings Selecting a language to HANDSET and press 1. Press , scroll to LANGUAGE and press 2. Scroll 3. Press until the language you require is shown. Choose from ENGLISH , FRANCAIS , DEUTSCH , ITALIANO , ESPANOL , NEDERL , DK/NOR/SVE .
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Handset settings To switch key lock off 1. Press any key and the display shows PRESS* . 2. Press and the display returns to the idle screen. Naming a handset Each handset registered to the base is assigned a number.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Base settings Security PIN Your BT Freelance XA 5000 has a security PIN code which you will need to change some of the base settings. The default setting is 0000. You may want to change this to prevent unauthorised changes to your settings.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Base settings 4. Display shows HANDSET? Enter the handset you want to de-register then press 5. Press twice to return to the idle screen. Base ringer melody and volume You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or volume OFF).
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Base settings Reset the handset and base to SETUP and press 1. Press , scroll WARNING If you reset the handset and base, to DEFAULT and press 2. Scroll...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine Your BT Freelance XA 5000 answering machine uses Ready to record The answering machine is pre-set to voice prompts to guide you simply through its operation.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine 2. Press and release repeatedly to scroll To scroll through days / hours / minutes rapidly, press and hold through the days. After the correct setting is announced .
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine During playback: Cancel operation Press to end any operation at Pause/resume playback. any time. Play Once repeats the current message, twice plays Loudspeaker volume the previous message.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine Outgoing messages The outgoing message (OGM) is the greeting a caller Personalise your OGM To record your own outgoing hears when the answering machine picks up their call.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine Record your own outgoing message(s) 1. At the base, press and hold until you hear “Please select outgoing message. ” 2. Press and keep holding...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine Answer delay Answer delay is the number of times your BT Freelance What is Time Saver? Time Saver can save you the cost XA 5000 rings before the answering machine picks up of call when you want to ring in to the call and starts playing the outgoing message.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine 3. Press to change the first digit, then press to confirm. You then hear “Second digit”. Repeat this step to set and confirm the second and third digits.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine Memory full during a call When there is approximately 30 seconds of recording memory left, the caller will hear “Please complete your call within 30 seconds.”...
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using the answering machine The settings after a power failure will be: Outgoing message As last set by you ..Answer Delay As last set by you .
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any ® modern Touchtone phone by calling your BT Freelance XA 5000 and entering a 3-digit security PIN. Using a PIN code prevents other people from accessing The default PIN code is 000.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Remote access Operating your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your number. When you hear the outgoing If you make a mistake when entering your PIN you will hear message, press “Incorrect security code, please enter...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Remote access To set a new security PIN. Follow the voice prompts. To set the day and time. Follow the voice prompts when you are asked to “Enter the Day and Time after the tone”.
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Remote access To hear OGM menu again. To hear main menu again. 2. When you have selected the option you want, follow the simple voice prompts. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
If you purchase a new handset to use with your IMPORTANT You must choose a handset that is BT Freelance XA 5000 it will have to be registered to the GAP compatible to use with your base. You will need to do this before you can use it.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using additional handsets Internal calls You can make internal calls between two BT Freelance XA 5000 handsets. 1. Press 2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad ( icon is displayed on both handsets during an internal call.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using additional handsets Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to another handset. During an external call: 1. Press . Your caller is put on hold and the other handset will ring.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using additional bases Your BT Freelance XA 5000 handset can be registered to IMPORTANT You can only register your BT up to 4 other bases. Freelance XA 5000 handset to another base if it is GAP compatible.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Using additional bases Once registered you will hear a confirmation tone and If registration is unsuccessful, after 1 minute, the handset will display the next available handset number is allocated and the list of registered bases and you shown in the display.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Help Many common problems are caused by the telephone BT Freelance Helpline and power cables being incorrectly connected, not 0870 605 8047 connected at all, or the power being turned off.
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 Help No ring on the handset Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and that the mains power is switched on. The ringer volume may be set too low for you or it may be switched off.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 General information IMPORTANT • Your product may interfere with other electrical This equipment is not designed for making equipment, eg. TV and radio sets, and computers emergency telephone calls when the power fails.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 General information • Technical information There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the power adaptor and...
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 General information To insert a pause: Alternatively, you can store a phonebook number 1. Begin storing a number and press where a so that it will temporarily switch to Tone dialling pause is needed.
BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 General information Within the 12 month guarantee period: Guarantee If you experience difficulty using the product, Your BT Freelance XA 5000 is guaranteed for a prior to returning it, please read the ‘Help’...
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BT Freelance XA 5000 – Edition 1.1 – 17.10.05 – 7113 General information For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt. Enter your base PIN here:...