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BT FREELANCE XD5500 User Manual

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BT Freelance XD 5500

User Guide

Please note the Helpline number
has changed to 0871 594 1200*
* Calls cost 6 pence plus 10 pence per minute from a BT residential landline. See www.bt.com/pricing for details. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    BT Freelance XD 5500 User Guide Please note the Helpline number has changed to 0871 594 1200* * Calls cost 6 pence plus 10 pence per minute from a BT residential landline. See www.bt.com/pricing for details. Mobile and other providers’ costs may vary.
  • Page 2 Choose from 10 different ringtones for internal and external calls and numbers stored in the phonebook • Use up to 5 handsets with your BT Freelance XD 5500 base • Make internal calls and transfer external calls between handsets. Requires subscription to your network’s Caller Display service.
  • Page 3 • Mains power adaptor for the charger (Item code: 032765) *Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 8 pence per minute. A Call Set-Up Fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from Residential lines.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Answer a handset call handsfree..18 Adjusting the volume....18 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 5 Guarantee ......54 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Do not connect the telephone line until the handset is fully charged. The base station should be plugged into the mains power socket at all times. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 7: Preparing Your Handset

    Only use the telephone line cord supplied. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 8: Set The Day And Time Using The Handset

    TAM SETTINGS 2. Scroll and press . The current day DAY SETTING is displayed. 3. Press to select the required day and press to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 9: Check The Current Day And Time Setting

    However, the correct day can only be set manually, see previous page. Your BT Freelance XD 5500 is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 10: Bt Freelance Xd 5500 Multipack Users Only

    3. Place the handset on the charger. The red charging light comes on. You should let the batteries charge continuously for at least 24 hours. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Use to make conference calls, page 25. Use to make internal calls and transfer calls to other BT Freelance XD 5500 handsets registered to the base, page 24-25. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 12: Handset Display Icons

    New number(s) in Call list Answering machine on. This features requires subscription to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee may be payable. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 13: Using The Menu

    When you reach the end of the list you will hear a confirmation beep and the first option is displayed again. To select an option, press To return to the previous menu display, press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 14: Menu Map

    PIN code OGM setting Internal ringer melody Dial mode Day setting External ringer melody Ans delay Default Auto answer Remote code Name Language Key lock If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 15: Base

    On = Answering machine on. Press to play back messages, page 30. Flashes = When new answering machine messages are received. During playback, press to pause messages. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 16: Using Your Phone

    At the end of your call, the total duration is shown for 5 seconds. End a call 1. Press , or place the handset back on the base/charger. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 17: Receiving Calls

    Handsfree switches on the handset loudspeaker so you can talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room listen to both sides of your conversation. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 18: Make A Handsfree Call

    2. Scroll to the number or name you want. 3. Press to redial the entry displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 19: Delete A Number From The Redial List

    4. Edit the number if necessary, then press 5. Scroll to select a ringtone and press to confirm. The entry is stored. 6. Press to return to the standby screen. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 20: Keypad Lock

    All handsets registered to the base will ring. To stop the ringing, press any button on a handset or press again on the base. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 21: Using The Phonebook

    6. Press to confirm. 7. Display shows . Press and hold to return to ADD ENTRY the standby screen. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 22: Dial From The Phonebook

    6. If required, scroll select a new melody then press to confirm. will be displayed. Press and hold to return to ADD ENTRY the standby screen. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 23: Delete An Entry

    4. Press . Display shows CONFIRM? 5. Press to confirm or to cancel. 6. Press and hold to return to the standby screen. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 24: Internal Calls

    HS 1. Receive an internal call 1. The icon is displayed to indicate an internal call. Press to answer the call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 25: Transfer An External Call

    3-way call. 4. If the other handset does not answer, press to return to your external caller. 5. Press to end the call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 26: Caller Display & The Calls List

    When the Calls list is full, the most recent calls received automatically replace the oldest calls. You open the Calls list with the button. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 27: View The Calls List

    Dial a number in the Calls list 1. Press then scroll through the list to the entry you want. 2. Press to dial the displayed entry. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 28: Copy A Number To The Phonebook

    Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press 2. Press and hold . Display shows DELETE ALL? 3. Press to confirm or to cancel. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 29: Using The Answering Machine

    “Answer off”. Using the handset: 1. Press , scroll and press TAM SETTINGS is highlighted, press ANS ON/OFF 3. Press to select either and press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 30: Listening To Your Messages

    The machine announces, “End of messages. To delete all any time. messages, press delete”. The machine counts down for 8 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 31 Press twice to play the previous message. Press to play the next message. Press to delete the current message. You will hear, ‘Message deleted’. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 32: Outgoing Messages

    “Hello, your call and press to confirm. cannot be taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so please call later.” If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 33: Record Your Own Outgoing Message(S)

    Using the handset: 1. Press , scroll and press TAM SETTINGS 2. Scroll and press OGM SETTING If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 34: Adjust Answer Delay

    . The handset will ANS DELAY display the current setting. 3. Press to select the number of rings required and press to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 35: Change The Security Pin

    1. Using the handset, press , scroll TAM SETTINGS and press 2. Scroll and press . Place the handset to MEMO REC If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 36: Memory Full During A Call

    Touchtone™phone by calling your BT Freelance XD 5500 and entering a 3-digit security PIN. Using a PIN code prevents other people from accessing your machine without permission. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 37 If you pause for over a minute without To delete the current message. entering the code, the machine will hang up. To delete the current message. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 38 To hear OGM menu again. To hear main menu again. 2. When you have selected the option you want, follow the simple voice prompts. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 39: Handset Settings

    1. Press , scroll and press HANDSET 2. Scroll and press AUTO ANSWER 3. Press to select and press to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 40: Handset Name

    The display shows the icon. a quick lock/unlock setting. To unlock the keypad, press any button on the keypad, then press within 3 seconds. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 41: Switch Handset Beeps On/Off

    DATE SET 3. Use the keypad to enter the date in the format (DD.MM), e.g. for 12th August. 12-08 4. Press to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 42: Set The Clock

    4. Use the keypad to enter the time in the 24 hour format, e.g. 8.30am = 08.30. 5. Press to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 43: Base Settings

    BASE MELODY 3. Press to select the ringer melody (1 to 5). 4. Press to confirm or to return to the previous menu. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 44: Change Pin Code

    2. Scroll and press DIAL MODE 3. Press to select and press TONE PULSE 4. Press and hold to return to the standby screen. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 45: Reset

    Alarm..........OFF If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 46: Additional Handsets And Bases

    6. The display will ask for the PIN. Enter the PIN (default setting: 0000). You will hear a beep. The handset is now registered. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 47: Register A Different Manufacturer's

    If you select , your handset will automatically search for AUTO and connect with the base with the strongest signal. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 48: De-Register A Handset

    4. Enter the number of the handset to be de-registered (this cannot be the number of the handset being used). A confirmation beep will sound and the display will return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 49: Help

    • Another handset may be using the line. Wait for the other handset to hang up. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 50 Incoming caller’s number is not displayed even though you have Caller Display • Caller has to allow their number to be sent. It has been withheld or is unavailable. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 51 Have you changed the remote access security PIN code? See page 35. Always keep a note of the new PIN code in a safe place. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 52: General Information

    • It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted an electrical storm. you check with a medical expert before using this product. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 53: Product Disposal Instructions

    Exchange), contact your PBX supplier for further information. The recall function is set to timed break recall and is also used for BT Calling Feature. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 54: Technical Information

    Your BT Freelance XD 5500 is guaranteed for a period qualified repairer. of 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 56 © British Telecommunications plc 2007. 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 XD 5500 (12/07) Issue 4...

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