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BT Freestyle 1025 User Manual

BT Freestyle 1025 User Manual

Combined cordless telephone & digital answering machine
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Freestyle 1025
Combined Cordless Telephone & Digital Answering Machine
User Guide
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power
fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.

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  • Page 1 Freestyle 1025 Combined Cordless Telephone & Digital Answering Machine User Guide This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
  • Page 2 No tape to worry about. Up to a maximum of 14 minutes recording time including your outgoing message. Pre-recorded outgoing messages let you use your Freestyle 1025 straight away with the option of recording your own outgoing message at any time.
  • Page 3 Please open this page for a ‘further at a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 1025.
  • Page 4 See page 8 Volume Adjusts the handset ringer volume and earpiece speech volume. See page 11 Recall is for use with some BT Select Services and when connected to a switchboard. See page 12 Quickdial Allows you to store and dial up to 10 numbers in the memory.

  • Page 5: At A Glance

    19, and to turn the message alert on and off, see page 20. Answer On/Off Switches the answering machine on and off. See page 15 Battery-charging contacts Freestyle 1025 Vol ume Page Messages In use Skip Stop Play...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    In this guide At a glance Introduction Setting up Using your Freestyle 1025 telephone Making and receiving calls Using the Quickdial to store and dial numbers Call return (1471) Call waiting Using your Freestyle 1025 answering machine Message display on the base station...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Your Freestyle 1025 is designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT Thank you for making the right choice. You can expect your Freestyle 1025 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    Setting up Follow these steps to get your Freestyle 1025 ready for use Handset aerial Your Freestyle 1025 uses a compact aerial which does not pull out. Check your telephone socket If you do not have a modern-style telephone socket, call Freefone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT engineer to come and fit the correct socket.

  • Page 10: Battery Care

    – The machine announces the answer delay setting: “Calls will be answered after 6 rings”. Mains power adaptor The Freestyle 1025 must only be used with the adaptor supplied. Using any other adaptor will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus.
  • Page 11 TV sets, fridges, computers, fluorescent lights, radiators, metal pipes and metal window frames. • The Freestyle 1025 can be wall-mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied; see pages 38-39. Your Freestyle 1025 is now ready for use...

  • Page 12: Using Your Freestyle 1025 Telephone

    Using your Freestyle 1025 telephone Making and receiving calls The handset range is up to 200 metres from the base unit in ideal conditions. If you start to go out of range while using the phone, you will hear warning beeps. If you do not come back in range, your call will be cut off.

  • Page 13: Using The Quickdial To Store And Dial Numbers

    Your Freestyle 1025 will select a new Channel channel for you. If you go out of range Your Freestyle 1025 has a range of 200 metres in ideal conditions. However, if you go out of range during a call, you will hear a series of beeps, Move closer to the base to re-establish the signal.
  • Page 14 To dial a stored number Press buttons in order shown Press the button. TALK Press the QUICKDIAL Quickdial Press the location code under which the number you want is stored. The number is dialled automatically. To store an engaged number in the memory If you ring a number that was engaged you can put it in the Quickdial memory.
  • Page 15 You will hear a confirmation beep. The VOLUME button must be pressed within 3 seconds or the Freestyle 1025 will return to standby. To adjust the base station ringer volume Your Freestyle 1025 has a volume range of...

  • Page 16: Call Return (1471)

    You will need to do this even if you are ex-directory. Call Waiting NOTE Call Waiting service requires set-up by BT or your service provider and connection to a digital exchange. If an incoming call arrives while you are already...
  • Page 17 When you have been connected, press button on the keypad to set your telephone to tone dialling for the duration of the call. When you hang up, your Freestyle 1025 will automatically switch back to pulse dialling. To page the handset If you misplace the handset, you can to find it again.

  • Page 18: Answering Machine

    Using the Freestyle 1025 answering machine About your Freestyle 1025 answering machine Your Freestyle 1025 can digitally record up to 14 minutes of messages, with each incoming message lasting a maximum of 3 minutes. Your Freestyle 1025 answering machine can operate from the base unit and also directly from your handset.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Answer Machine

    Press again to hear“Answer on”. Your Freestyle 1025 will now answer an incoming call and record any messages. Display shows the number of messages held in the recording memory.
  • Page 20 “Your outgoing message is…” While the message is playing, press button. Your Freestyle 1025 will beep and play its pre-recorded outgoing message. “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone.”...

  • Page 21: Incoming Messages

    If the maximum message length is reached – or if the memory becomes full – the caller hears the message “Thank you for calling” and your Freestyle 1025 hangs up. Your Freestyle 1025 will also hang up if you press the button. STOP...

  • Page 22: Using Your Answering Machine From The Base Station

    To pause a message at the base While listening to the message, press Play Pause button. Your Freestyle 1025 PLAY will beep every 10 seconds during pause. Display shows P. Press the button again to resume...

  • Page 23: Answer Delay

    (remote access), if any messages have been recorded your Freestyle 1025 will answer after only 2 rings. If there are no messages, it will answer after 6 rings, thereby allowing you the option of hanging up before your Freestyle 1025 answers.

  • Page 24: Message Alert

    Using your answering machine from the cordless handset You can use your Freestyle 1025 for a variety of functions: to listen to your messages; delete, skip forward or backward; and record a memo or new outgoing message. You can also use it to screen an incoming call.
  • Page 25 To use the Freestyle 1025 answer machine from the handset, use the table below which shows which buttons to press for each function. Press the button SCREEN/MENU The voice prompt will guide you through each function. Press To hear main menu.
  • Page 26 Following playback of messages, your Freestyle 1025 will announce: “End of messages”. Press the messages. Your Freestyle 1025 will announce: “All messages deleted”. After 8 seconds your Freestyle 1025 will return to ‘Answer On/Off’ mode. button. SCREEN/MENU button. button. button to hear main menu.

  • Page 27: Security Code

    Security code Your Freestyle 1025 has a security PIN code which must be entered when remotely accessing the answering machine. This ensures your messages are private and can be accessed only by the users who know the security code. Your Freestyle 1025 answering machine has a preset security code of 0 0 0 .

  • Page 28: Memos

    Memos A personal memo can be recorded on your Freestyle 1025 and left as a message for another user. Memos can be of any length, up to the maximum recording capacity (3 minutes), but you should keep them short to allow time for recording incoming messages.

  • Page 29: Remote Access

    “You have X new messages”. Your Freestyle 1025 will then play your messages. NOTE If you enter your security PIN code incorrectly, after the second attempt, your Freestyle 1025 will announce: “Thank you for calling” and will then hang up.

  • Page 30: Operating The Answering Machine

    Operating the answering machine When you have accessed your answering machine, you can operate using the keypad numbers on the phone you are using. The main menu The main menu lets you operate a range of answering machine functions. Simply follow the instructions as announced: “To play all messages, press “To play new messages, press...

  • Page 31: Freestyle 90/130/1025/1200 Additional Handsets

    Freestyle 90/130/1025/1200 Additional Handsets You can buy and use up to 3 Freestyle additional handsets with your Freestyle 1025 to extend your phone system, without needing to install extension sockets for each new phone. Each additional handset is supplied with its own...
  • Page 32 To set the handset number Each additional handset must be assigned an identity number (2, 3 or 4). Your Freestyle 1025 handset is already numbered as HANDSET 1. Additional handsets can then be numbered as they are added.

  • Page 33: Basic Use Of Additional Freestyle

    24 hours before initial use. Basic operation of additional handsets is the same as that of your Freestyle 1025 handset. NOTE You cannot control the answering machine from the 90/130/1025/1200 additional handset, and it does not have the call screening facility.

  • Page 34: Help

    Help If you have any problems using your Freestyle 1025, this section will give you the most common, easy-to-follow solutions. Telephone problems • No dialling tone. • Telephone will not dial out. • Telephone cannot receive calls. • Beeps six times and drops calls.
  • Page 35 Set the base ringer settings to a higher volume. Try the telephone on another socket or another line. If the telephone works, contact BT or your telephone network operator for repairs to the line or socket. Set the ringer setting accordingly.
  • Page 36 Telephone problems • No Quickdial store. • No number stored on 1471. • Call appears to have been cut off after pressing the button. SECRECY • light on the handset BATT LOW is flashing. • No light on the CHARGING base unit.
  • Page 37 Answering Machine problems • General problems. • Will not record incoming messages. • Will not answer calls. • No call screening from the base unit. • Cannot hear messages when played. • When accessing your machine remotely, your security PIN code does not work.

  • Page 38: Technical Information

    Your Freestyle 1025 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. With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.
  • Page 39 31.1625 31.1875 31.2125 Safety advice Don’t use your Freestyle 1025 in the open air during thunderstorms. Unplug it from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area. Don’t use your Freestyle 1025 outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    • The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly. • Do not burn or puncture as it could release toxic material which may cause injury. Spare parts for your Freestyle 1025 are available from your BT shop or supplier.
  • Page 41 Care of rechargeable battery pack • When you first install the Freestyle 1025, or replace the battery pack, the handset must be fully charged for 24 hours before use. • To maintain optimum charge and battery condition, the handset should be allowed to fully discharge about every 4 months.

  • Page 42: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting Your Freestyle 1025 can be wall-mounted by using the bracket provided. You can use the bracket as a template to mark where the screws should go into the wall. Please refer to page 39, wall-mounting template. Before you wall-mount your Freestyle 1025, check that: •...

  • Page 43: Wall-Mounting Template

    Wall-mounting template 102 mm SQUEEZE INWARD...

  • Page 44: Index

    Index dditional handsets basic use end a call erase handset number identity number make a call re-register register transfer a call Aerial base unit handset Answer delay changing checking Answering machine - call screening day and time delete cancel delete message delete all messages go back to pre-set outgoing message message display on base station...
  • Page 45 Message alert Message display Messages – incoming pause playback skip forward/backwards n/off – answering machine ause Phone socket Power adaptor Power failure Power socket uickdial dial page pause store Quickdial reference label ange Recall Remote access operate your answer machine check your messages via the handset REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) afety advice...
  • Page 47 Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed by: The Art & Design Partnership Limited. Printed in China by: Suncorp Technologies Freestyle 1025 Issue 1 (10/99) 2. Printed on paper which meets international environmental standards CE compliant to 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) & 73/23/EEC...

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