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BT Freestyle 6100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 User Guide BT FREESTYLE 6100...

  • Page 2: Digital Cordless Telephone

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Section Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 6100 Digital Cordless Telephone Digital call quality with a range of up to 300 metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors. The 100 name and number directory makes it simple to store and dial your most frequently used numbers.
  • Page 3 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you make your first call you’ll need to set up your phone.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Save a number from the redial list to the directory ....17 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Delete a number from the redial list . .17 Delete all numbers from the redial list .
  • Page 5 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Handset settings Handset ringer volume ... .28 Handset ringer melody ... .28 Key beeps .

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Telephone line socket BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 6100 within 2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.
  • Page 7 When the handset is fully charged the display will show the 4. After 16 hours, plug the telephone line cord into your BT Freestyle 6100 base and the other end into the wall socket. Your BT Freestyle 6100 is now ready for use.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Recall/Call Waiting For use with a switchboard and BT Calling Features. For use with Call Waiting, page 27. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Amplify Incoming call indicator Flashes to indicate an incoming call. On-screen option button Open the directory, page 18.

  • Page 9: Handset Display Icons

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen. New calls Range Time page 30 Menu option Press the button below to open the main menu, page 10.

  • Page 10: Navigating The Menus

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 6100 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Take a look at the menu map on the following page.

  • Page 11: Menu Map

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Menu map Set Handset Set Base Ring Volume Ring Volume Ring Melody Ring Melody Key Beeps Dial Mode Auto Talk Recall Language System PIN Default Getting to know your phone...

  • Page 12: Base

    Getting to know your phone Base BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Power/ In Use Charging Page button Press to page the handset(s), page 15. Also used when registering additional handsets, page 36. Power/In use indicator Lights up when the power is on.

  • Page 13: Using The Phone

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Using the phone Make an external call 1. Press . When you hear the dialling tone, dial the telephone number. The green In Use light on the base flashes and the icon is displayed.

  • Page 14: Earpiece Volume

    With amplification on, the earpiece volume can still be increased or decreased accordingly. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Earpiece volume During a call you can adjust the volume of your caller’s voice in the earpiece.

  • Page 15: Switch To Handsfree During A Call

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Switch to handsfree during a call Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker.

  • Page 16: Keypad Lock

    ‘Directory’, on page 18. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Keypad lock Lock the keypad to prevent any accidental button presses or dialling of numbers. You can still answer calls while the keypad is locked;...

  • Page 17: Save A Number From The Redial List To The Directory

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Save a number from the redial list to the directory 1. Press . Then scroll to save. 2. Select Options. Save Number Enter Name is displayed. Enter a name using the keypad.

  • Page 18: Using The Directory

    If you make a mistake, select to delete digits. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 You can store up to 100 entries in the handset directory. Each entry contains a name and number. Names can be up to 12 characters long and numbers up to 20 digits.

  • Page 19: Entering Names/Character Map

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Entering names To enter names, you use the letters on the keypad. For example, press for the letter for the letter . See the character map below. If the next character you want to enter is on the same button as the last, wait a moment for the cursor to move right.

  • Page 20: View And Dial A Directory Entry

    For example, press three times to search for names beginning with R. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 View and dial a directory entry 1. Select to open the directory. The first directory entry is displayed.

  • Page 21: Delete An Entry

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Delete an entry 1. Select to open the directory and scroll or quick-search, to the entry you want to delete. 2. Select Options, then scroll and select OK. 3. The displays shows...

  • Page 22: Copy A Directory Entry To Another Handset

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Copy a directory entry to another handset If you have more than one handset registered to your Freestyle 6100 base you can copy entries, or the entire directory, between handsets.

  • Page 23: Copy The Entire Directory To Another Handset

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Copy the entire directory to another handset 1. Select then scroll 2. Scroll to choose the handset to copy the directory to and select OK. The displays shows to Handset x , during the transfer.

  • Page 24: Bt Calling Features & The Calls List

    The call has been made via the operator. Ringback Ringback call. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Caller Display If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service, your caller’s number will be shown on your handset display (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call.

  • Page 25: Save A Calls List Entry To The Directory

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 2. Use to view other entries in the list. To see the date and time of the call, select Options. The date and time of the call will be displayed.

  • Page 26: Delete A Calls List Entry

    BT Calling Features & the Calls list If the name is displayed, you need to select Options again. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Delete a Calls list entry 1. Press . Then scroll to delete.

  • Page 27: To Use Call Waiting

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Call Waiting With Call Waiting, during a call, if another caller is trying to reach you, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds. If you have also subscribed to a Caller Display service, the caller’s number (or name if stored in the directory)

  • Page 28: Handset Settings

    The default ringer melody is Melody 5. A sample of each melody is played. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Handset ringer volume The handset has 5 ringer volume settings from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and Off.

  • Page 29: Key Beeps

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Key beeps You can set your handset to beep with each button press. Set Handset 1. Select Menu, 2. Scroll Key Beeps and select OK. 3. Use to choose The display shows Saved 4.

  • Page 30: Handset Language

    The default time format is 24-hour. However, you can use the 12-hour clock if you wish. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Handset language You can change the language shown on the display. 1. Select Menu, scroll 2.

  • Page 31: Set The Date

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Set the date 1. Select Menu, scroll Date 2. Scroll and select OK. The current date is displayed. 3. Enter the correct date (day then month). As new digits are entered they will overwrite the existing date.

  • Page 32: Switch A Set Alarm Off

    Calls list. If you have more than one handset, changing the time format will affect all handsets. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Switch off an alarm that has been set 1. Select Menu, scroll 2. Scroll...

  • Page 33: Base Settings

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Base settings Base ringer volume The base has 5 ringer volume settings from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and Off. 1. Select Menu, scroll Set Base 2. The displays shows Ring Volume 3.

  • Page 34: Set The Dial Mode

    If you change the system PIN, keep a record of the new number by writing in the space provided on page 47. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Set the dial mode 1. Select Menu, scroll 2. Scroll 3.

  • Page 35: Restore Default Settings

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 5. The display shows Confirm again, then select OK. The display will show Changed . If the PIN was entered incorrectly, Does Not Match is displayed and you are taken back to the beginning.

  • Page 36: Additional Handsets And Bases

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 You can use up to four additional handsets with your BT Freestyle 6100 – all using the same phone line. This allows you to expand your phone system without the need to install telephone extension sockets for each new handset.

  • Page 37: Select A Base

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 6. Select to complete registration. The handset will be automatically assigned the next available handset number, which is shown in the display. Select a base If your BT Freestyle 6100 handset is registered to more than one base, you can select which base to use.

  • Page 38: Using Additional Handsets

    Additional handsets & bases The icon flashes to indicate your external caller is on hold. BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Using additional handsets Make an internal call to another handset If you have two or more handsets registered to your base, you can make internal calls between handsets.

  • Page 39: 3-Way Conference Call

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 2. When the receiving handset answers, press the transfer the call. Your handset returns to standby. If the receiving handset does not answer, press to the external call. 3-Way conference call During an external call you can invite another handset to join the conversation.

  • Page 40: Help

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectly connected, not connected at all, or the power being turned off.
  • Page 41 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Cannot dial out or receive calls ■ The batteries may need recharging. ■ Has there been a power cut? If so, place the handset back on the base for 10 seconds and try again. If it still does not work disconnect the batteries and mains power for 10 minutes, then reconnect and try again.
  • Page 42 Help BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 icon is flashing ■ The batteries are low, place the handset on the base to recharge. icon not scrolling/Base charging light not lit Try cleaning the charging contacts. ■...
  • Page 43 Cannot register a handset to a base ■ You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 6100 base and you can register your BT Freestyle 6100 handset to up to 4 bases. Check that you have not exceeded these limits.

  • Page 44: General Information

    General information Section BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrange- ments should be made for access to emergency services. Safety General ■...

  • Page 45: Cleaning

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted ■ you check with a medical expert before using this product. ■ Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and computers if placed too close.

  • Page 46: Bt Accessories And Replacement Items

    General information BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces ■ which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.

  • Page 47: Guarantee

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Guarantee Your BT Freestyle 6100 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s...

  • Page 48: Returning Your Phone

    BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 General information Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning on page 40, or contact the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 9am –...

  • Page 49: Technical Information

    Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any one telephone line. Your BT Freestyle 6100 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.

  • Page 50: Access Code And Entering A Pause

    BT Freestyle 6100 is published on the website: http://www.suncorptech.com/bt BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239 Access code and entering a pause With some switchboards, after dialling the access code you may have to wait for a moment while the switchboard picks up an outside line so you will need to enter a pause in the dialling sequence.
  • Page 51 BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239...
  • Page 52 Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2004. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Freestyle 6100 (06/04) 2–1 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...

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