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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide BT FREESTYLE 7110...
  • Page 2: Cordless Telephone

    Display requires subscription. Expandable system. You can have up to 5 GAP ■ compatible handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 7110 base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a third is on an external call. Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and ■...
  • Page 3 Mains power adaptor for ■ Hearing aid? ■ the charger Please note that the BT Freestyle 7110 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    In this guide Getting started Paging ......21 Location ..... . .7 Keypad lock .
  • Page 5 In this guide SMS texting Additional handset settings To subscribe to the SMS text Day, date and time ....47 messaging service ....34 Ringer melody .
  • Page 6 In this guide Help Replacing handset batteries ..61 Helpline ..... . .66 General information Safety .
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    WARNING Location Do not place your BT Freestyle 7110 base in the bathroom or other You need to place your BT Freestyle 7110 base station humid areas. close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so Handset range that the cables will reach.
  • Page 8: Battery Low Warning

    The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, giving Your BT Freestyle 7110 is ready for use. the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need to be replaced. Batteries and handset may become warm during charging.
  • Page 9 7110, please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email Location bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com You need to place your BT Freestyle 7100 charger close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach. Setting up the charger 1.
  • Page 10 Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset for at least 16 hours. Follow instructions on page 57 for registering additional handsets to the BT Freestyle 7110 base.
  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Handsfree (page 18) and also Prevents accidentally dialling switches the handset on (page 17). numbers when carrying the handset around, page 22. Star Mutes the handset ringer. Recall Lets you make internal calls Used with some BT Calling between handsets, page 22. Features.
  • Page 12: Main Display Icons

    12:03pm Menu Keypad lock on. Base Power/In Use Page indicator Rings all registered On when the handsets, so you power can find them. is connected. Used to register Flashes when line additional is in use. handsets. Page BT Freestyle 7110...
  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus… Navigation button 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.
  • Page 14 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. If you want to go straight to the standby screen press the button.
  • Page 15: Menu Map

    Getting to know your phone Menu map SMS Text Messaging Handset Settings Base Settings Time & Date Registration Settings Write Message Ringer Melody Ringer Melody Set Date & Time Register Handset Inbox Ringer Volume Ringer Volume Set Day De-Register Handset Drafts Name Handset Handset Priority...
  • Page 16: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page 23), the Calls list (page 31) or the redial list (page 20) Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of every call. The time is shown during the call and for a few seconds after the call has ended.
  • Page 17: Switch Handset On/Off

    Using the phone 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. Display shows 2. Press and hold again to switch it back on.
  • Page 18: Receiving Calls

    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. Handset X if it is an internal call where is the number of the handset calling.
  • Page 19: Earpiece And Handsfree Volume

    Using the phone Switch to handsfree during a call. Press . To switch handsfree off, press again. Earpiece and handsfree volume Earpiece and handsfree volume are independent of each other but You can adjust the earpiece and the handsfree instructions for adjusting are the same for both.
  • Page 20: Redial

    Using the phone Redial You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called. If you have stored a name in the Directory to go with the number, the name will be displayed instead, see page 23. Redial the last number Press to open the Redial list.
  • Page 21: Paging

    Using the phone 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll DOWN the number you want and press OPTION. 2. Scroll DOWN to highlight SAVE NUMBER . Press OK. 3. Display shows ENTER NAME . Use the keypad to enter a name (see page 23 for entering text) and press SAVE.
  • Page 22: Keypad Lock

    You can call the other handsets registered to your any handset not in use will ring. BT Freestyle 7110 base. The handsets that are being used will beep in the earpiece. To take 1. Press .
  • Page 23: Directory

    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. Open the directory 1.
  • Page 24: Character Map

    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. Character map Button Upper case Lower case Space 0 + &...
  • Page 25: Add A New Directory Entry

    Directory 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 NEW ENTRY ENTER NAME Press OK. Display shows 2. Use the keypad to enter a name, then press SAVE. Display shows ENTER NUMBER 3.
  • Page 26: View An Entry

    Directory View an entry You can display a name and number together. Press DIR. Scroll DOWN to highlight the entry you want, then press OPTION. Scroll DOWN SHOW NUMBER and press OK. Edit an entry 2. Press DIR. Scroll DOWN to highlight the entry you want, then press OPTION.
  • Page 27: Copying Directory Entries

    Directory 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. When the whole directory is copied, it will overwrite any existing entries on the other handset.
  • Page 28 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. When copying is finished, the display returns to standby. Copy directory from one handset to another COPY 1.
  • Page 29: Set Groups

    Directory If the other handset is in use If any handset is in use you cannot use the copy function. Your handset’s display shows NOT AVAILABLE when you select a copy option, before returning to standby. Set groups You can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory.
  • Page 30: Name And Set Melody For A Group

    Directory Name and set melody for a group You can rename a group and change the melody. HANDSET SETTINGS 1. Press MENU, then DOWN to display Press OK. CALL GROUPS 2. Scroll DOWN and press OK. Press DOWN to highlight the group you want and press OK.
  • Page 31: Caller Display

    Caller Display service. A quarterly caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. fee is payable. For more information on BT’s In this case your BT Freestyle 7110 provides you with Calling Features, call BT free on some explanatory information: 0800 800 150.
  • Page 32: Calls List

    Caller Display Each call is numbered: If you have any unanswered calls in the list a icon will be shown on = the oldest call in the Calls list. So in a full Calls list, the handset display. 30 would be the most recent call. The icon will disappear when you have viewed the missed calls in the Ringback calls will display the number dialled when you...
  • Page 33: Save A Number To The Directory

    Caller Display Save a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press . If necessary, scroll DOWN to the entry you want. 2. Press OPTION. Display highlights SAVE NUMBER Press OK. 3. Use the keypad to enter a name. Press SAVE. If necessary, use the keypad to change the number.
  • Page 34: Sms Texting

    SMS texting Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Freestyle 7110. SMS stands for Short Messaging Service. The SMS Service is provided by BT. IMPORTANT Your BT Freestyle 7110 can send and receive messages You must subscribe to your to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks Network Provider’s Caller Display...
  • Page 35: Send An Sms Text Message

    2. Use the keypad to write your message then press OPTION. 3. You can now scroll UP or DOWN to chose between: If your BT Freestyle 7110 is connected to a switchboard, you SEND TO – press OK and either enter the number you may not be able to use text message services.
  • Page 36: Entering Text

    SMS texting Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Freestyle 7110’s outbox is like a redial list. All handsets use the same inbox, outbox and drafts folder. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. If your message did not get through, a copy is stored in the outbox so you can send it later.
  • Page 37: Special Characters

    SMS texting Special characters When writing texts the button let you 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.
  • Page 38: Sms Template Messages

    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 Happy Birthday There is one spare template shown as EMPTY for you to write your own message.
  • Page 39: Delete Sms Templates

    SMS texting Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU, SMS TEXT MESSAGING is highlighted. Press OK and scroll DOWN to TEMPLATES and press OK. The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OK. 2. Press DOWN to highlight DELETE TEMPLATE and press OK.
  • Page 40: Read, Edit And Send Messages From Your Outbox

    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. These three choices are displayed again. DELETE – deletes current message. DELETE ALL –...
  • Page 41: Incoming Call

    SMS texting 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. The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION.
  • Page 42: Reading Sms Texts

    SMS texting Reading SMS texts When you receive a new text message, the display shows You will not be able to receive text messages until you have first sent NEW SMS MESSAGE . To read it later, press CLEAR. The a message.
  • Page 43: Delete An Sms Text Message

    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 All handsets use the same inbox, outbox and drafts folder.
  • Page 44: Switch Sms Text Alert On/Off

    SMS texting 2. Press READ then OPTION. Scroll DOWN to DELETE ALL and press OK. Confirm by pressing DELETE. Switch SMS text alert on/off 1. Press MENU, SMS TEXT MESSAGING is highlighted. Press OK. Scroll DOWN to settings and press OK. 2.
  • Page 45: Adding Or Changing A Receive Service Number

    You can store up to 3 numbers of SMS Service Centres that you receive messages from. You need to have these numbers stored in your BT Freestyle 7110 so that it can recognise that an incoming call is a text message (otherwise it will ring and the message will not be received).
  • Page 46: Selecting A Send Service Number

    Selecting a Send Service number If you have two Service Centre numbers stored you can choose which one you use to send a message. Send Your BT Freestyle 7110 is pre-set to send using 1. Press MENU, SMS TEXT MESSAGING is highlighted.
  • Page 47: Additional Handset Settings

    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.
  • Page 48: Ringer Melody

    Additional handset settings Ringer melody You can set your handset to different ringer melodies for External and Internal calls. Choose from 10 ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN HANDSET SETTINGS Press OK. Display shows RINGER MELODY 2. Press OK. If required scroll DOWN to select INTERNAL...
  • Page 49: Adjust Contrast

    Additional handset settings 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN HANDSET SETTINGS An indication of text or number mode will show at the bottom of Press OK. Scroll DOWN NAME HANDSET the screen between CLEAR and SAVE. 2. Press OK. Use CLEAR and the keypad to enter the name you want, then press SAVE.
  • Page 50: Auto Answer

    Additional handset settings Auto Answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station. This is called auto answer. When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be answered by pressing 1.
  • Page 51: Alarm

    Additional handset settings Alarm You can set a BT Freestyle 7110 handset to give an alarm ring. Switch alarm on or off Alarm setting will only affect the handset it was set on. 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN TIME & DATE SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 52: Handset Default Settings

    Additional handset settings Setting melody for the alarm The default melody for the alarm is Beeps. 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN TIME & DATE SETTINGS and press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN ALARM and press OK. Display shows ALARM ON/OFF 3. Scroll DOWN SET MELODY and press OK.
  • Page 53: Base Settings Ringer Melody

    Press SAVE. Handset priority Your BT Freestyle 7110 is preset so that when you receive an incoming call, all handsets will ring. You can change this so that one handset will ring 2, 4, 6, or 8 times before the others.
  • Page 54: Dial Mode

    Your BT Freestyle 7110 is pre-set to Tone dialling. You can switch to Pulse dialling which may be necessary if you are using your BT Freestyle 7110 with an older style switchboard. 1. Press MENU. Scroll...
  • Page 55: Recall Mode

    Base settings 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).
  • Page 56: Base Setting Defaults

    Base settings To change the PIN 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to display BASE SETTINGS and press OK. Scroll DOWN CHANGE SYSTEM PIN press OK. 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK. 3. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN . (Original setting 0000). Enter your new 4-digit PIN and press SAVE.
  • Page 57: Additional Handsets And Bases

    Additional handsets and bases Registering new handsets If Registration fails, try again. If you still cannot get your handset You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle to register, call the BT Diverse Helpline on 0870 240 3962. 7110 base.
  • Page 58: De-Registering A Handset

    Press OK. Display confirms de-registration. Transferring calls When you are on a call you can transfer it to another BT Freestyle 7110 handset. You can also bring another handset in on the call to have a 3-way call. Transferring a call When you are on a call:–...
  • Page 59: 3-Way Calls

    Additional handsets and bases 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 . The external party is put on If the other handset doesn’t hold and the called handset rings.
  • Page 60: Using Additional Bases

    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. 1. Press MENU. Press DOWN to scroll to HANDSET...
  • Page 61: Replacing Handset Batteries

    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.
  • Page 62 Help No display appears The handset may be switched off. ■ Press and release the button to switch the handset on. ■ The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge, replace or renew the ■ batteries. No dial tone Make sure your handset is registered to the base and within range of the base.
  • Page 63: Possible Problems With Sms

    ■ 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 ■...
  • Page 64 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 ■ service rented from BT. Cannot receive text Check service centre number is correct. ■...
  • Page 65 Help 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.
  • Page 66: Helpline

    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...
  • Page 67: General Information

    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.
  • Page 68: Cleaning

    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. Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
  • Page 69: Technical Information

    Your BT Freestyle 7110 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.
  • Page 70: Connecting To A Switchboard

    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. If in doubt please consult your service provider. Switchboard external line access code You may need to enter an access code (e.g.
  • Page 71: Guarantee

    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.
  • Page 72: For Your Records

    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.
  • Page 73: Additional Replacement Items

    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.
  • Page 74 Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2005. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Freestyle 7110 Issue 2 (04/05) 1 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...

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