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Joyce scott
January 30, 2025
My phone says out of range
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
Your BT Freestyle 7110 phone says "Out of Range" because:
- You are too far from the base station. - The base station is not powered on. - The handset is not registered to the base. - The handset batteries are low or flat. - You may have selected the wrong base station if using multiple bases.
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 7110 digital cordless telephone Directory lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for ■ easy dialling. Send and receive SMS text messages.
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long as it is easy to do.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 In this guide Getting started Location ..... . .7 Setting up .
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting To subscribe to the SMS text messaging service ....34 Cost of the fixed line service ..34 Send an SMS text message .
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 In this guide Help Replacing handset batteries ..61 Helpline ..... . .66 General information Safety .
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Getting started Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 7110 base station close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Getting started Battery low warning When the batteries need recharging, the handset beeps and the display shows Battery level The battery symbol shows the current level Battery performance...
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the day and time is automatically set when you receive your first incoming call. However, you can also set the day and time manually, see page 47.
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Getting started 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. 3. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Navigation Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list Lets you scroll through menu options. During a call, adjusts the earpiece and handsfree volume, page 19.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Getting to know your phone Main display icons In range. Flashes when you are out of range. Handset ringer off. Base Power/In Use indicator On when the power is connected.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Navigating the menus… Your BT Freestyle 7110 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on page 15.
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Getting to know your phone Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK. Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the phone book, press BACK.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Using the phone You can disable the backlight if you wish, see page 49. Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page 23), the Calls list (page 31) or the redial list (page 20)
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and hold to switch it on. Handset ringer on/off 1. Press and hold to switch the handset ringer off.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Using the phone Receiving calls When the telephone rings the display may show the number or name of the calling party. Or show External Call if Caller Display is not subscribed to.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Switch to handsfree during a call. Press . To switch handsfree off, press Earpiece and handsfree volume You can adjust the earpiece and the handsfree loudspeaker volume.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Using the phone If the number is already in the directory the SAVE option will not be shown. Redial You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll the number you want and press OPTION. 2. Scroll DOWN to highlight SAVE NUMBER 3. Display shows ENTER NAME .
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Using the phone Pressing will stop that handset only or pressing will stop all handsets ringing. If you are making an internal call, and you receive an external call, any handset not in use will ring.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Directory You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the directory of each handset. Each entry contains a name and phone number. Names can be up to 15 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Directory The cursor automatically moves to the next space after a couple of seconds. When entering names you can select upper case, lower case or numerics by pressing will appear in the display to indicate the current selection.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Add a new directory entry When the phone is in standby: 1. Press DIR. Any entries are displayed in alphabetical order. Press OPTION. Display highlights Press OK. Display shows ENTER NAME 2.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Directory View an entry You can display a name and number together. Press DIR. Scroll DOWN want, then press OPTION. Scroll and press OK. Edit an entry 2.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Copying directory entries Save time adding entries by copying from one handset to another. So you only have to enter names and numbers once! Whilst copying entries between two handsets if you press button copying will be stopped.
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Directory 3. Press OK. Display shows COPYING TO HANDSET X The receiving handset shows RECEIVE DIRECTORY ENTRY? If you press the entry is copied. If you press NO, then the copying is aborted.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 If the other handset is in use If any handset is in use you cannot use the copy function. Your handset’s display shows select a copy option, before returning to standby.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Directory Name and set melody for a group You can rename a group and change the melody. 1. Press MENU, then DOWN to display Press OK. 2. Scroll...
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Caller Display Caller information not available With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Freestyle 7110 provides you with...
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Caller Display If you have any unanswered calls in the list a icon will be shown on the handset display. The icon will disappear when you have viewed the missed calls in the Calls list.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Save a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press . If necessary, scroll you want. 2. Press OPTION. Display highlights Press OK. 3. Use the keypad to enter a name. Press SAVE.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting SMS stands for Short Messaging Service. IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display Service so that you can use SMS text messaging. A quarterly fee may be payable.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Send an SMS text message 1. Press MENU, then OK twice. 2. Use the keypad to write your message then press OPTION. 3. You can now scroll UP or DOWN to chose between: SEND TO –...
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting All handsets use the same inbox, outbox and drafts folder. Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Freestyle 7110’s outbox is like a redial list.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Special characters When writing texts the add punctuation. " 0 + & _ $ £ € space ✱ space Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit to the left of the cursor.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting SMS template messages Use a template to add pre-set statements to make your texts easier to write. The templates are: Please call I’ll be back at...
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU, SMS TEXT MESSAGING OK and scroll DOWN to TEMPLATES available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OK.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting USE TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK. The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SAVE – you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for sending later. Press OK to save. USE TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting You will not be able to receive text messages until you have first sent a message. The first sent message registers you with the text service.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 4. Follow the on screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press BACK to go back to the previous menu level. Received messages are stored in the Inbox Your BT Freestyle 7110’s inbox can store up to 40 text...
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting When you enter a new number it must be prefixed by 1470P (P=Pause, press and hold the button to enter a pause). 2. Press READ then OPTION. Scroll DOWN to and press OK.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 2. Either press UP or DOWN to display SERVICE CENTRES . Press OK. 3. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the option you want and press OK. The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is...
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 SMS texting 3. The pre-set number is stored under Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the option you want and press OK. 4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing number.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Additional handset settings Day, 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 7110 receives its first call. If new handsets are then registered to the base, they will also receive the current date and time.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Additional handset settings If you use the CLEAR button to delete a handset name then press SAVE the handset will return to its original name, e.g. Handset 1.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN Press OK. Scroll DOWN NAME HANDSET 2. Press OK. Use CLEAR and the keypad to enter the name you want, then press SAVE.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Additional handset settings If the key beeps are set to ON, the handset will emit a beep whenever a button is pressed. Auto Answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Alarm You can set a BT Freestyle 7110 handset to give an alarm ring. Switch alarm on or off 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN and press OK.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Additional handset settings The default melody for the alarm is Beeps. Setting melody for the alarm 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN and press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN ALARM and press OK.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Base settings Ringer melody You can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN RINGER MELODY Press OK. Display shows 2.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Base settings It is possible to switch from pulse to tone by pressing 2. Scroll DOWN HANDSET PRIORITY DOWN to select between: ALL HANDSETS – all handsets ring together.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some BT Calling Features. It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct exchange lines and most switchboards. For some switchboards you may need to select Earth (consult your switchboard supplier).
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Base settings To change the PIN 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to display and press OK. Scroll DOWN press OK. 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Additional handsets and bases Registering new handsets You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 7110 base. If you have purchased a Twin, Trio or Quad the handsets in these packs are already pre-registered to the main base.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Additional handsets and bases Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com You can’t use the button until the caller timer is shown in the display.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 DOWN buttons to select the handset you 2. Use the want to transfer the call to, then press OK. Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. to call handset 2 press .
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Additional handsets and bases Using additional bases Selecting another base. You can use your handsets with up to 4 different bases. When you have registered a handset to more than one base, you can switch between 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 7110 by using any other type of battery. –...
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Help No display appears The handset may be switched off. ■ Press and release the ■ The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge, replace or renew the ■...
■ switched on. Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer Sometimes your BT Freestyle 7110 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is ■ placed too close. It is recommended that you place your BT Freestyle 7100 handset at least one metre ■...
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Help Cannot send text Check service centre number is correct including 1470 prefix. ■ Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barring ■...
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault ■ Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
You will receive a reply text back to your phone giving the status report for that message. Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com at the start of your text message. Write the message...
Safety General Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Freestyle 7110 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 Diverse Helpline 0870 240 3962.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 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.
General information Guarantee Your BT Freestyle 7110 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 discretion the option to replace the BT Freestyle 7110, or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship of materials.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 General information In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helplines’ instructions for replacement or repair. 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.
BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 General information Additional/Replacement Items For a full range of items, including additional handsets for either the BT Freestyle 2000, 4000 and 7000 or Diverse 6000 range, please call 0870 240 3962. R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards.
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BT Freestyle 7110 ~ Issue 02 ~ Edition 01 ~ 19.04.05 ~ 6819 Visit us at www.bt.com 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...
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My phone says out of range
Your BT Freestyle 7110 phone says "Out of Range" because:
- You are too far from the base station.
- The base station is not powered on.
- The handset is not registered to the base.
- The handset batteries are low or flat.
- You may have selected the wrong base station if using multiple bases.
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