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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide BT FREESTYLE 7310...

  • Page 2: Cordless Telephone

    Caller Display service). Expandable system. You can have up to 6 GAP ■ compatible handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 7310 base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a third is on an external call.
  • Page 3 If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 7310 If you have any problems setting up or using your multiple pack you will BT Freestyle 7310, contact the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 also have the following or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com for each additional Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    In this guide Getting started ....7 Writing tips .....21 Location .
  • Page 5 Open a user area ....47 BT Helpdesk ....35 Sounds &...
  • Page 6 Boat battle .....57 Register a new Freestyle 7300 handset to your Freestyle 7310 base . .70 Handset settings ....59 Register your handset to Ringer melody and volume .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Location WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 7310 You need to place your BT Freestyle 7310 base close in the bathroom or other humid areas. enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.

  • Page 8: Battery Low Warning

    60 for details. The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce Your BT Freestyle 7310 is ready for use. with time as they wear out, giving the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need to be replaced.
  • Page 9 BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email Location bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com You need to place your BT Freestyle 7310 charger close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach. Setting up the charger 1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the charger.
  • 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 70 for registering additional handsets to the BT Freestyle 7310 base.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    For use with switchboards and Lets you plug in a headset, certain network services. page 16. Quick access to a range of BT Calling Features, page 33. USB cable socket Lets you download digital photos and pictures/ringtones from your PC to your handset.

  • Page 12: Main Display Icons

    26. Power/In Use indicator On when the power is connected. Find Flashes when line Rings all registered is in use. handsets, so you can find them. Find Used to register BT Freestyle 7310 additional handsets.

  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus… Your BT Freestyle 7310 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 the following page.

  • Page 14: Menu Map

    Getting to know your phone Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the directory, either press until the display returns to standby, or press BACK until the standby screen appears. Menu map Sounds & Handset Base Settings Calendar/ Registration Games...

  • Page 15: Using Your Phone

    Using your phone Switch handset on and off Note Press the BACK options button to 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off. go back to the previous step in a menu. Or press END to cancel and 2. Press again to switch it back on.

  • Page 16: Handsfree

    Using your phone Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. 1. Press twice. Display shows and you can hear the dial tone over the handset speaker.

  • Page 17: Secrecy

    Using your phone Secrecy When on a call, you can talk to someone in the same room without your caller hearing. 1. During a call, press SECRECY. Display shows SECRECY . Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press again to resume your call. Redial You can redial any of the last 20 numbers.
  • Page 18 Using your phone Save a redial number You can save a number to the directory. 1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed. Scroll DOWN to the number you want. 2. Press OPTIONS and scroll DOWN SAVE NUMBER Press OK. 3.

  • Page 19: Keypad Lock

    Using your phone Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally dialling numbers while carrying it around. 1. Press and hold until you hear a beep. Screen shows KEYPAD LOCKED 2. To unlock the keypad, press UNLOCK then Display shows KEYPAD UNLOCKED Quick access to messages...

  • Page 20: Calls

    Using your phone Calls 1. Press . Screen highlights 2. Scroll DOWN CALLS . Press OK. 3. Scroll DOWN through the Calls list. 4. Press OPTIONS to Delete Calls, Save Number or Delete All Calls. 5. Press BACK to return to the previous menu. Directory You can store up to 200 names and numbers in the directory.

  • Page 21: Writing Tips

    Using your phone Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit. Press once to insert a space. Your phone is set to insert the first letter of a name as an upper case letter. The rest will be in lower case. Press to set lower case or upper case letters.

  • Page 22: New Directory Entry

    Insert a pause into a directory entry You may need to do this if your BT Freestyle 7310 is connected to a switchboard. When entering a number, usually after entering the switchboard access code (e.g. 9) press and hold until appears in the display.

  • Page 23: Dial From The Directory

    Using your phone Dial from the directory 1. Press NAMES then scroll DOWN to the entry you want. Alternatively, press NAMES then enter the first letter of the name you want. E.g. for Emma, press twice to display names beginning with E, then scroll to the name you want.

  • Page 24: Copy The Entire Directory To Another Handset

    Using your phone 3. Scroll LEFT RIGHT to enter the number of the handset you want to copy the entry to then press OK. Screen shows COPYING TO HANDSET X 4. At the receiving handset the screen shows RECEIVE DIRECTORY ENTRY? Press YES.

  • Page 25: Edit An Entry

    Using your phone Edit an entry 1. Press NAMES and scroll DOWN to the entry you want then press OPTIONS. 2. Scroll DOWN , press and then CLEAR EDIT ENTRY to edit characters or numbers. 3. Use the keypad to edit the name then scroll DOWN the number and edit the number.

  • Page 26: Delete The Entire Directory

    16 characters only. cards. Copied entries are added to any existing entries If the copied entry has more than 24 digits, your BT Freestyle 7310 that have been stored. You can accept or reject each will store the first 24 digits only.

  • Page 27: Internal Calls

    Using your phone 3. Scroll DOWN SIM COPY and press OK. 4. If required, enter the SIM Card PIN and press OK. If you enter the wrong PIN twice, SIM PIN ERROR is displayed and 5. The screen displays SIM TO PHONE/PHONE TO SIM the screen returns to standby.

  • Page 28: Call Another Handset

    Using your phone Call another handset 1. Press . If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring. If you have more handsets, all available handsets are displayed. Scroll DOWN to highlight the handset you want and press OK. 2.

  • Page 29: Conference Call

    Using your phone 2. If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring. If you have more handsets, select the handset number you want to call and press OK. 3. Press to switch back and forth between your external and internal callers.

  • Page 30: Caller Display

    If you have stored a name to go with the number in your For more details on BT’s handset directory, the name will be displayed instead. Calling Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150. Calls list When you have missed calls, the...

  • Page 31: View The Calls List

    Caller Display View the Calls list 1. Press CALLS to open the Calls list. 2. Display shows details of calls. Scroll DOWN through the list. 3. Press to return to standby. Dial from the Calls list 1. Press CALLS to open the Calls list. 2.

  • Page 32: Delete An Entry In The Calls List

    Caller Display 6. If required, scroll DOWN PICTURE and press LEFT RIGHT to select a picture. Press VIEW to see the picture to save it. 7. Press SAVE. 8. Press to return to standby. Delete an entry in the Calls list 1.

  • Page 33: Bt Calling Features

    The BT Calling Features works in exactly the same way as the main BT Freestyle 7310 gives you easy access to a range of name and number directory and pre-stored BT Calling Features. can store up to 10 entries.

  • Page 34: Call Divert Off

    2. Listen to hear the status of your Call Divert. Call Waiting On If you are not connected to the BT network, some of these services Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to may not be available. Please contact your Network Provider.

  • Page 35: Check Call Waiting

    1. Press then scroll DOWN CHECK CALL WAIT press 2. Listen to hear the status of your Call Waiting. BT Helpdesk 1. Press then scroll DOWN BT HELPDESK press 2. The BT Helpdesk for this product will be automatically dialled.

  • Page 36: Sms Text Messages

    SMS text messages Welcome to the BT SMS Service on your BT Freestyle 7310. SMS stands for Short Messaging Service The service is provided by BT. Your BT Freestyle 7310 can send and receive SMS messages from participating IMPORTANT mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in You must subscribe to your the UK.

  • Page 37: Cost Of Fixed Line Service

    SMS text messages Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website (www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send a SMS text message (depends upon your call package).

  • Page 38: Receiving A Call While Writing A Text

    You can now continue writing your message. Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Freestyle 7310’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. The newest messages replace the oldest messages in the outbox.

  • Page 39: Entering Text

    Saved messages are stored in the Drafts folder If you want to save a message to complete and/or send later you can store it in the drafts folder. Your BT Freestyle 7310 can store up to 5 messages. Received messages are stored in the Inbox Your BT Freestyle 7310 can store up to 30 messages.

  • Page 40: Writing Tips

    SMS text messages Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit to the left of the cursor. 1. Press LEFT RIGHT to move the cursor. 2. Press once to insert a space. 3.

  • Page 41: Edit Sms Templates

    SMS text messages Edit SMS templates You can overwrite the existing templates with your own messages, up to 32 characters long. 1. Press MENU, is highlighted, press SMS MESSAGES scroll DOWN and press OK. TEMPLATES 2. The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OPTIONS.

  • Page 42: Read, Edit And Send Draft Sms Messages

    SMS text messages Read, edit and send draft SMS messages If you have saved a message you have written for sending later, you can view, edit and send it from the Draft Messages box. 1. Press MENU, SMS MESSAGES is highlighted, press scroll DOWN DRAFTS...

  • Page 43: Reading Sms Text Messages

    YOU HAVE NEW . To read new messages: Inbox capacity either press then OK. Your BT Freestyle 7310 can store up to 30 received text messages. or open the Inbox by pressing MENU, SMS MESSAGES highlighted, press OK, scroll down to INBOX , then OK.

  • Page 44: Sms Alert

    SMS text messages 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press BACK to return to the previous menu level. SMS alert Your handset will beep when you receive an SMS text message. The default setting is On. You can switch this off. 1.

  • Page 45: Adding Or Changing Sms Service Centre Numbers

    Select a Send Service Centre number If you enter additional Service Centre numbers, you can choose which send Service centre you want to use. Your BT Freestyle 7310 is pre-set to send using Service Centre 1 and receive using Service Centre 2. 1. Press MENU,...

  • Page 46: Sms User Areas

    SMS text messages SMS User Areas Your BT Freestyle 7310 is pre-set to make all text messages available to every user. You can set up to 4 PIN protected user areas for your BT Freestyle 7310 so that text messages can be kept private.

  • Page 47: How Callers Send A Text To A User Area

    SMS text messages 7. Scroll DOWN PIN PROTECTION and press LEFT RIGHT to select 8. Scroll DOWN . Enter your PIN if you have PIN CODE changed this from the factory setting of 0000 and PIN protection is set to ON. 9.

  • Page 48: Sounds & Pictures

    Install the BT Picture and Ringtone Manager To download additional ringtones and pictures to use on your handsets, you must install the BT Picture and Ringtone Manager on the CD. 1. Insert the CD into your PC’s CD ROM or DVD drive.

  • Page 49: Pictures

    5. Plug the other end into the bottom of your handset. Pictures Download a picture 1. Click on the BT Picture and Ringtone Manager desktop icon. The main screen opens. If your handset has been found, the screen shows Phone Connected in the bottom right corner.

  • Page 50: Edit A Picture

    Sounds and pictures Edit a picture You cannot save over the currently opened file. Once you have opened a picture on your PC and before downloading it to your phone, you can: select a section enlarge or reduce rotate change the colour adjust the brightness.
  • Page 51 Sounds and pictures Zoom Out 1. Move your mouse over the Zoom Out button and click on it once with your mouse. The image will now zoom out centered on the Preview Box. Click the Zoom Out button as many times as required. Rotate Left/Right 1.

  • Page 52: Save An Image File On Your Pc

    Sounds and pictures 2. Click and drag the sliders. As you adjust the settings, you can see the results on the Preview Panel. 3. Click button to save or Cancel to return to the original settings. Save an image file on your PC You can also click on HELP for the on-screen guide.

  • Page 53: Ringtones

    Download a Ringtone When your handset ringtone file is full, you must delete ringtones 1. Click on the BT Picture and Ringtone Manager desktop from it before you can download new ones. icon. The main screen opens. If your handset has been...

  • Page 54: Set, Rename Or Delete A Ringtone

    Sounds and pictures You can now: PLAY – Click to play the ringtone STOP – Click to stop playback. PAUSE – Click to pause playback – Click to adjust the volume (make sure your PC speakers are switched on). 5. Click to download the Ringtone to your handset.

  • Page 55: Record A Ringtone

    6. Press BACK to return to standby. Uninstall 1. To uninstall the BT Picture and Ringtone Manager, insert the BT Picture and Ringtone Manager CD into your PC’s CD ROM or DVD drive. 2. When the Welcome screen appears, click on...

  • Page 56: Repair

    Sounds and pictures Repair If you have a problem with your BT Picture and Ringtone Manager application, you can repair the program. 1. Insert the BT Picture and Ringtone Manager CD into your PC’s CD ROM or DVD drive. 2. When the Welcome screen appears, click on INSTALL/UNINSTALL.

  • Page 57: Games

    Games There are two games to play on your BT Freestyle 7310 handset: Adder and Boats Battle. Adder Move the snake using: Navigation arrow buttons The object of the game is to make the adder snake longer by directing it to the food. You have three lives.
  • Page 58 Games 3. Press START HELP if you want on screen instructions). 4. Follow the instructions on the display and set up your fleet by positioning your boats using the navigation button. When you have chosen your position, press BOAT to confirm. 5.

  • Page 59: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Ringer melody and volume You can set separate ring melodies for external and internal calls. You can choose from any of the ringtones stored on your handset. To store new ringtones, see page 54. Select from 5 volume levels plus Off. 1.

  • Page 60: Battery Save Mode

    Handset settings 2. Scroll DOWN DISPLAY and press OK. 3. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the WALLPAPER. Press DOWN. 4. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the MENU COLOUR Press DOWN. 5. Press LEFT RIGHT to select . Press DOWN. FONT SIZE 6.

  • Page 61: Handset Name

    Handset settings 5. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu. Handset name When registered to the base, each handset is given a number 1-5. You can also give the handset a name to match the location or user, e.g.

  • Page 62: Auto Talk

    Handset settings 2. Scroll DOWN KEYPAD and press OK. 3. Use LEFT RIGHT to switch the KEYPAD BACKLIGHT ON . Press DOWN. 4. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the KEYPAD BEEPS Press SAVE. 5. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu.

  • Page 63: Select Base

    Handset settings Select base You can register your BT Freestyle 7310 handset to up to 4 bases. If your handset has been registered to more than one base you can select which one it uses. 1. Press MENU then scroll...

  • Page 64: Base Settings

    Base settings Ringer melody and volume Choose from 5 melodies and 5 volume levels plus Off. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN BASE SETTINGS press OK. Display shows RINGER 2. Press then LEFT RIGHT to hear the melodies. 3. Press DOWN and use LEFT...

  • Page 65: Music On Hold

    Base settings Music on hold Choose whether an external caller will hear musical tones if you put them on hold, e.g. while transferring them to another handset. The default setting is On. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN BASE SETTINGS press OK.

  • Page 66: Repeater Mode

    Base settings 4. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN . Enter the new PIN and press SAVE. Display shows . Enter your CONFIRM NEW PIN new PIN again. 4. Press SAVE. The display shows SYSTEM PIN CHANGED 5. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu.

  • Page 67: Calendar/Clock

    Calendar/Clock Use the Calendar and Clock functions to: Set up to 5 appointment reminder calls. ■ Set an alarm call. ■ Set the time & date. ■ Select the time to appear in 12hr or 24hr format. ■ Appointment reminder You can set reminder calls on each handset for up to 5 separate appointments.

  • Page 68: Alarm

    Calendar/Clock 7. Enter the DATE of the appointment and press DOWN. 8. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the ringtone you want. 9. Press SAVE. 10. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu. Alarm You can set an alarm call for an individual handset.

  • Page 69: Time & Date

    Calendar/Clock Time & Date 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN CALENDAR/CLOCK press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN and press OK. TIME DATE 3. Enter the correct time then scroll DOWN. 4. Enter the correct date and scroll DOWN. 5. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the 12hr...

  • Page 70: Additional Handsets And Bases

    Each handset can be registered on up to four bases. Registering additional handsets The handset that came with your base is pre-registered. If you buy new handsets to use with your BT Freestyle 7310 they will have to be registered to the base before you can use them.

  • Page 71: Register Your Handset To Another Base

    Additional handsets and bases Register your handset to another base On the handset: 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN REGISTRATION press OK. Display shows REGISTER HANDSET 2. Press OK. The next available base is highlighted automatically, e.g. BASE 2 3. Press OK. Enter the SYSTEM PIN (original setting 0000) and press OK.

  • Page 72: Select A Base

    Additional handsets and bases Select a base On the handset: 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK. Scroll DOWN SELECT BASE 2. Press OK. Display shows BASE 2 BASE 3 etc. Scroll to the base you want and press OK. De-register a handset You can use a handset to de-register itself or any other handset from the base.

  • Page 73: Help

    Forgotten your PIN number Try entering the default PIN = 0000. If you have changed the number and cannot ■ remember it, contact the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com No display Check that the handset batteries are charged. If necessary, replace the batteries.

  • Page 74: Possible Problems With Sms

    Help Handset does not ring Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. ■ Check that the handset ringer has not been switched off, see page 15. ■ Your caller cannot hear you Secrecy is switched on. Press the secrecy option button to speak to your caller again. ■...
  • Page 75 ■ Further help and advice for SMS queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault ■ Management Service select option 2, enter your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
  • Page 76 BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152. ■ For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business). ■ Additional handsets are available from the Helpdesk on 0870 240 3962.

  • Page 77: Helpline

    You have pressed the wrong button in a sequence. Check the prompts in the display or ■ refer to instructions in this user guide. Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...

  • Page 78: For Your Records

    Help For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt. Enter your system PIN here: For more information on your system PIN, see page 65.

  • Page 79: General Information

    This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Safety information Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Freestyle 7310 range. Using an unauthorised ■ power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.

  • Page 80: Cleaning

    General information 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 81: Connecting To A Switchboard

    To change the dialling mode, see Dialling mode, page 64. Guarantee Your BT Freestyle 7310 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 7310, or any component...
  • Page 82 Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning your product, please read the Help section beginning on page 73 or contact the BT Freestyle Helpdesk for assistance on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com. The helpline is open from 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am-2.30pm Saturdays.

  • Page 83: Additional/Replacement Items

    The BT Freestyle 7310 has a total REN of 1, i.e. for a base and up to 6 handsets. Any other instrument provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise.
  • Page 84 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 7310 Issue 2 (03/05) 1 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...

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