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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 1 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 User Guide HOME PHONE PACK BT FREESTYLE 4100 SMS...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 2 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Section Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 4100 digital cordless telephones...
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 3 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 7 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Getting started Section WARNING Location Do not place your BT Freestyle 4100...
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 8 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Getting started Talk/Standby time 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the base. Under ideal conditions, the...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 9 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 12 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus… Your BT Freestyle 4100 handsets have a menu system which is easy to use.
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 13 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Getting to know your phone Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 15 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Getting to know your phone Base Text message light Charging light...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 16 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Using the phone Section Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 17 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Using the phone Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 18 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 19 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Using the phone During a call: 1. Use the button to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown.
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 20 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Using the phone Redial a number from the list 1. Press to open the Redial list, the last number called is highlighted.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 21 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Using the phone Deleting a redial entry 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 22 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Using the phone Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that you don’t dial numbers accidentally while carrying the handset around.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 23 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Directory Section You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the directory of each handset. Each entry contains a name and phone number.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 24 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 25 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Directory Or you can search alphabetically by pressing the relevant button, e.g. to find press...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 26 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 27 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 28 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Directory 3. Press OK. Display shows COPYING TO HANDSET X . The...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 29 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Directory Set groups You can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory. For example if you create a group for...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 30 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Directory Name and set melody for a group You can rename a group and change the melody.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 31 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Caller Display Section IMPORTANT Caller information not available To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s...
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 32 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Caller Display If you have any unanswered calls in the list a icon will be shown on Each call is numbered: the handset display.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 33 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Caller Display 2. Scroll through the list. Press to dial the number displayed.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 34 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting SMS text messaging service SMS stands for Short Messaging Service.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 35 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Send an SMS text message IMPORTANT You must have your network’s 1.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 16/1/04 5:44 am Page 36 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Freestyle 4100’s outbox is like a redial list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 37 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Special characters When writing texts the button let you add punctuation.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 38 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Predictive text Your BT Freestyle 4100 gives you the option of using predictive text. It utilizes LETTER predictive text which ‘guesses’...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 40 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU then OK and scroll TEMPLATE press OK.
12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 41 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Press OK and scroll to the message you want and press OK. The template message is added to your text.
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 42 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting SAVE – you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for sending later. Press OK to save.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 43 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Sending a text message to a mobile This is the same as sending a text message to another fixed line phone:–...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 44 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting INBOX then press OK. Now scroll 2. Scroll to the message you want.
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 45 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Received messages are stored in the Inbox Your BT Freestyle 4100’s inbox can store up to 40 All handsets use the same inbox, outbox and drafts folder.
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 46 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Replying to a message received on a mobile from your BT Freestyle 4100 You can use the Reply option, usually found on most...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 47 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Delete an SMS text message 1. Press MENU then OK. Scroll to either INBOX...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 48 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS texting Adding or changing a Send Service number 1. Press MENU then OK. Scroll SMS SETTINGS press OK.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 50 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Additional handset settings Date and time If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time are set automatically on all handsets when your BT Freestyle 4100 receives its first call.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 51 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 53 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 57 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Base settings Ringer melody You can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer melodies.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 58 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Base settings HANDSET PRIORITY and press OK. 2. Scroll...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 59 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Base settings Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some BT Calling Features.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 60 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Base settings 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK. 3. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN .
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 61 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Additional handsets and bases Registering new handsets If Registration fails, try again. If you can still not get your handset...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 62 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Additional handsets and bases De-registering a handset Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties...
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 63 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Additional handsets and bases 2 Use to select the handset you want to transfer the call to, then press OK. Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 64 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Additional handsets and bases Using additional bases Selecting another base You can use your handsets with up to 4 different bases.
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 4100 by using any other type of battery.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 66 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 Help Problems Possible cause No display appears The handset may be switched off.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 67 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
Safety General Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Freestyle 4100 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.
12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 69 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 71 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
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 4100, or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship of materials.
12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 73 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 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.
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Vtech declares that this BT Freestyle 4100 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.
5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 75 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS Service Conditions “Software” means any software provided by BT to SMS service conditions for Bizzyline enable the Customer to access or use the Service.
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 76 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS Service Conditions Service or because of an emergency. Bizzyline 4.2 The Customer must immediately inform Bizzyline if...
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12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 77 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS Service Conditions (b) any instructions given by Bizzyline under para- (b) the Service is faulty or cannot be used by that graph 3.5(c);...
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 78 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS Service Conditions LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MATTERS BEYOND REASONABLE CONTROL 7.1 Bizzyline accepts unlimited liability for death or...
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 79 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS Service Conditions Bizzyline may suspend the Service without prejudice 13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT to its right to terminate this Contract. At its sole...
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5853 BT Freestyle 4100 UG [3] 12/1/04 12:47 pm Page 80 BT Freestyle 4100 – Issue 2 – Edition 3 – 12.01.04 – 5853 SMS Service Conditions 16. LAW CODE OF CONDUCT This Contract is governed by the law of England and How should I behave when I use the Bizzyline SMS Wales.