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BT FREELANCE XC 1100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BT Freelance XC1100 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Welcome… to your BT Freelance XC1100 Digital Cordless Telephone • Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone* and stores a list of your last 40 callers. You can also dial numbers direct from the Calls list.
  • Page 3 Only use the telephone line cord supplied. • 2 x AAA NiMH *Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 8 pence per minute. rechargeable batteries A Call Set-Up Fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from Residential lines.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the phonebook ....19 BT Freelance XC1100 multipack users only . 7 Add an entry......19 Connect to the telephone line .
  • Page 5 Additional handsets Register a new BT Freelance XC1100 handset to your BT Freelance XC1100 base ..33 Register a different manufacturer’s handset to your BT Freelance XC1100 base..34 De-register a handset .

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Location WARNING Do not place your BT Freelance You need to place your BT Freelance XC1100 base within 3 XC1100 in the bathroom or other humid areas. metres of a mains power socket and 2 metres of the telephone wall socket so that the cables will reach.

  • Page 7: Preparing Your Handset

    Please note that new NiMH rechargeable batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in If you have purchased a BT Freelance XC1100 multiple pack, normal use for several days. you will need to prepare any additional handsets and charger See ‘Battery performance’...

  • Page 8: Connect To The Telephone Line

    Helpline on 0870 242 6652*. IMPORTANT Only use the telephone line cord supplied with the phone. Your BT Freelance XC1100 is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652*...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone

    * / Keypad lock Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling, page 18. Recall – used with switchboard services and certain BT Calling Features. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652*...

  • Page 10: Standby Screen

    Getting to know your phone Standby screen Range indicator Battery level Handset name Handset number Handset display icons Phone off-hook. Alarm has been set. Indicates signal strength. Handset ringer volume set to off. Flashes when handset is not More options available, registered to the base.

  • Page 11: Using The Menu

    Getting to know your phone Using the menu All your phone’s functions and settings can be accessed through the main menu. The menu map below shows all the menu options you can choose from. Press to enter the menu. Press to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 12: Base

    Getting to know your phone Base Page/Find handset Press and release to page/find handset(s), page 18. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652*...

  • Page 13: Using Your Phone

    Using your phone Switch the handset on/off Out of range warning During a call, if you start to move the 1. To switch off, press and hold until the display goes off. handset out of range of the base, the flashes and you hear a beep in the 2.

  • Page 14: Receiving Calls

    Using your phone Receiving calls Caller Display If you have subscribed to your 1. When the phone rings, the display flashes network’s Caller Display service, the CALL caller’s number (or name, if an exact icon. Press to answer the call. number match is found in the phonebook) will also be displayed.

  • Page 15: Secrecy / Mute

    Using your phone Secrecy / Mute You can stop your caller from hearing you while you talk to someone else close by. 1. During a call, press . The handset microphone is muted and the display shows MUTE 2. Press again to resume your call.

  • Page 16: Answer A Call Handsfree

    Using your phone Answer a call handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press to answer the call then press again. The call is transferred to the loudspeaker. Switch to handsfree during a call 1. During a call: press to put the call on the loudspeaker. To switch handsfree off and return the call to the earpiece, press again.

  • Page 17: Copy A Redial Number To The Phonebook

    Using your phone If you enter a name that already exists Copy a redial number to the phonebook in the phonebook the display shows DOUBLE NAME for 2 seconds before 1. Press then scroll through the list to the returning to the name screen. entry you want.

  • Page 18: Keypad Lock

    Using your phone IMPORTANT Keypad lock You cannot call emergency numbers (999 / 112) when the keypad You can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidental dialling is locked. while carrying it around. You do not need to unlock the keypad to answer a call, just press 1.

  • Page 19: Using The Phonebook

    Each name can be up to 12 characters long and each number up to 24 digits long. You can store up to 50 name and number entries on each BT Freelance XC1100 handset registered to your base. If you enter a name that already You open the phonebook with the button.

  • Page 20: View And Dial Entries

    Using your phone View and dial entries 1. Press . The first entry is displayed. 2. Press to scroll through the list. When the name is displayed, you can switch between the name and number by pressing 3. Press to display more digits - if there are any - or the name again.

  • Page 21: Delete An Entry

    Internal calls You can have up to 5 GAP compatible handsets registered to your BT Freelance XC1100 base, see page 33. If you have more than one handset registered to your base, you can: • make internal calls between handsets •...

  • Page 22: Make An Internal Call

    Using your phone • hold a conference call between two internal handsets and an external call • make an internal call between two handsets while a third is on an external call Make an internal call 1. Press If you have two handsets, the second handset is called. If you have more than 2 handsets, enter the handset number (1–5) you want OR press to call all handsets (the first...

  • Page 23: Way Call

    Using your phone 3 Way call You can talk simultaneously with an external caller and another internal handset user. 1. During an external call, press . Your caller is put on hold and all other handset numbers are displayed on the screen. 2.

  • Page 24: Caller Display And The Calls List

    For more information on Caller Display displayed as well. and BT’s other Calling Features, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150. Caller Display information contains the full telephone number, including the area code.

  • Page 25: View The Calls List

    Caller Display and the calls list View the Calls list If the telephone number is longer than 12 digits, press to toggle between 1. From standby, press to open the Calls list. the rest of the number and the received time and date. 2.

  • Page 26: Delete An Entry

    Caller Display and the calls list Delete an entry 1. Press then scroll through the list to the entry you want. 2. Press and scroll DELETE ENTRY 3. Press to confirm or to cancel. Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press 2.

  • Page 27: Call Waiting

    Caller Display and the calls list 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 Phonebook) will be shown on the display for 20 seconds, after this time the display will return to your first caller’s details.

  • Page 28: Handset And Base Ringer Volume

    Settings Handset and base ringer volume Choose from 5 levels and Off. 1. Press , scroll SETTINGS 2. Press to display and press or scroll to HANDSET TONE and press BASE TONES 3. Display shows . Press RING VOLUME 4. The current setting is displayed and played. 5.

  • Page 29: Keypad Beep On / Off

    Settings Keypad beep on / off When you press a button on the handset, you hear a beep. You can switch these beeps on or off. 1. Press , scroll SETTINGS 2. Press to display and press HANDSET TONE 3. Scroll .

  • Page 30: Auto Answer

    Settings Auto answer Your phone is set to answer calls by lifting the handset off the base or charger. You can switch this feature off so that calls always have to be answered by pressing 1. Press , scroll and press SETTINGS 2.

  • Page 31: Set The Alarm

    Settings Set the alarm You can set your handset to give you an alarm call. 1. Press , scroll . Press CLOCK/ALARM 2. Scroll and press ALARM 3. If required, press to select ALARM OFF ALARM then press ONCE ALARM DAILY 4.

  • Page 32: Select Alarm Clock Melody

    Settings Select alarm clock melody There are 3 melodies to choose from. The alarm clock melodies are different from the ringer melodies. 1. Press , scroll . Press CLOCK/ALARM 2. Scroll and press . The current setting ALARM TONE is displayed and played. 3.

  • Page 33: Additional Handsets

    Additional handsets Up to 5 handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Handsets that were supplied with your BT Freelance XC1100 base are already Freelance XC1100 base. registered to it as HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2 etc. If you buy new handsets to use with your BT Freelance...

  • Page 34: Register A Different Manufacturer's Handset To Your Bt Freelance Xc1100 Base

    Additional handsets Register a different manufacturer’s handset to your IMPORTANT DECT GAP Profile only guarantees that BT Freelance XC1100 base basic calling-functions will work correctly between different 1. At the base: Press and hold for 5 seconds until you hear makes/types of handset and base.

  • Page 35: Change Master Pin

    Redial List EMPTY to cancel. Phonebook memory UNCHANGED Reset to default Calls list EMPTY This resets your BT Freelance XC1100 to its default settings. 1. Press , scroll and press ADVANCED SET 2. Scroll and press PHONE RESET Display shows CONFIRM? 3.

  • Page 36: Help

    Help Phone does not work • Have you installed the batteries correctly? See page 7. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. No dial tone • Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket? •...
  • Page 37 STD dialling code. Cannot register a handset to a base • You can register a total of up to 5 handsets to your BT Freelance XC1100 base. Check that you have not exceeded the limit. • Check that you have entered the correct PIN number (default PIN 0000).
  • Page 38 • Have you connected the telephone line correctly? • Is the base ringer set to off? • You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line. Call BT on 151 if you still experience problems.

  • Page 39: General Information

    Safety information IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative Freelance XC1100 range. Using an unauthorised arrangements should be made for access to power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may emergency services.

  • Page 40: Cleaning

    General information • Your product may interfere with other electrical • There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and by an electrical storm. We recommend that you computers if placed too close. It is recommended that unplug the power and telephone line cord during an you place your product at least one metre away from electrical storm.

  • Page 41: Guarantee

    Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will event of a defect occurring, please follow the provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair. discretion, the option to replace the BT Freelance...

  • Page 42: Technical Information

    Radio Equipment and one telephone line. Your BT Freelance XC1100 has a Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 44 © British Telecommunications plc 2008. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China. BT Freelance XC1100 UG (02/08) Issue 2...

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