Charging light Red light comes on when the batteries are being recharged. Note When batteries are fully charged the charging light will remain lit. Additionally if you have purchased a BT Freelance XC 200 Multiple pack BT Freelance XC 200 Charger...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Quick guide to the handset display icons Handset 1 Displays the Idle screen number of the HANDSET 1 handset at all times. Icon Steady Flashing External line in use...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Menu Structure Phonebook Delete Modify Setup Base Vol Volume 1..5 Vol Off Base Mel Melody 1..5 Sel Base Base 1..4 Auto Del HS PIN? Handset 1..5 Pin Code PIN?
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Handset Beep Keytone On or Off Low Batt On or Off Outrange On or Off Ring Vol Volume 1..5 Vol Off Ear Vol Ear Vol 1..5 Int Mel Melody 1..5 Ext Mel Melody 1..5...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 In this guide At a glance Handset settings Handset Base settings Base BT Caller Display Display icons Calls list Menu structure Using additional handsets Introduction and bases Unpacking your...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Introduction Your BT Freelance XC 200 has been designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT. This user guide applies to both In addition, if you have purchased a BT Freelance XC 200 with single and multiple handset packs.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Safety information General It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert be sought Only use the power supply before using this product in the included with the product. Using...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Environmental Battery performance Do not expose to direct sunlight. The charge capacity of The product may heat up when rechargeable batteries will reduce the batteries are being recharged. with time as they wear out, so This is normal.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Setting up Follow these steps to set up your BT Freelance XC 200 ready for use. Plan the location Plug the power supply adaptor into the wall Situate your product close enough...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Charge the handset Warning batteries for at least 16 hours Under no circumstances should non-rechargeable batteries be Before you use your BT used. Only use the approved Freelance XC 200 for the batteries.
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Connect and charge Out of range warning the BT Freelance XC symbol on your handset 200 handset(s) display indicates when you are in range of the base station. If the symbol flashes and you...
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Connect the telephone line cord to the base Plug the telephone line cord into the line socket on your base and connect the other end to the telephone line socket on your wall.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Using the telephone To switch the handset Preparatory dialling on and off Enter the number to be Press and hold the dialled. RECALL/POWER button The number is shown in to switch the handset off.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Call timer To adjust the earpiece volume Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external During a call: calls. You can adjust the earpiece The handset display shows the volume.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Redial To switch secrecy on/off You can redial up to 5 of the last During a call, press the numbers called. They are stored DEL button. The display in the redial list. If you have will show MUTE.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Entering names: Note Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. if you Press the 1 button once to insert wish to store the name a space, press twice for a -...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 To dial a number from Press the button. the Phonebook Use the DOWN button to Press the PHONEBOOK scroll to MODIFY and press button to enter the button. phonebook.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Paging handsets To delete a Phonebook name and number You can alert handset users that they are wanted, or locate a Press the button to missing handset. (Paging calls enter the menu.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Handset settings To switch keypad beeps To adjust the handset on and off ringer volume Press the button to There are 5 levels to choose enter the menu. from (1-5), or you can turn the ringer off altogether.
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 To set the external or To switch auto-talk internal ringer melody on/off There are 5 melodies to When the handset is on choose from and you have the base or the charging...
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Use the DOWN button to Use the DOWN button scroll to HANDSET and press to scroll to LANGUAGE and button. press the button. Use the DOWN button to Use the UP or DOWN...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Base settings To adjust the base To adjust the base ringer volume ringer melody There are 5 levels to choose There are 5 melodies to from (1-5), or you can turn choose from (1-5) the ringer off altogether.
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 You will need to use your To select a base station base station PIN for registering handsets and If a handset is registered to for some other optional more than one base station, settings.
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 To reset the handset This will reset: and base to their factory Earpiece volume settings Handset & Base ringer volume Handset & Base melody Press the button to PIN code 0000 enter the menu.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 BT Caller Display Whether you take a call or not, Note the caller’s details are stored in the Calls list. You can display, scroll To use Caller Display you must...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Calls list To call back a number from the Calls list The Calls list contains the telephone numbers of your last 20 callers. New Press the DOWN button calls in the Calls list are indicated to enter the Calls list.
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 When the number you Press the button, the want to delete is displayed, display shows NAME. press the button until Press keypad buttons to DELETE is displayed. Press enter name as described button again.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Using additional handsets and bases Up to 5 handsets can be registered and operated from any Note one BT Freelance XC 200 base. Remember to charge batteries This allows you to make internal...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 The display will show BS 1 To de-register a handset 2 3 4. (The numbers that from the base are flashing indicate other bases that the handset is already registered to).
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Your caller will be put on Internal calls hold. When the internal handset If you have multiple handsets is answered, (if you want to registered to the base you can make you can talk to the handset internal calls between handsets.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 When the handset is Handset Priority answered, press and hold button for about Press the button to 3 seconds. You can now enter the menu. start your three-way conversation. (If the...
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 You must now activate handset priority: Press the button to enter the menu. Use the DOWN button to scroll to SETUP and press button. Use the DOWN button to scroll to PRIORITY and press button.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Help • The batteries are not low or flat. Replacing the handset batteries • You are connected to the correct After a time, you may find that the base if you are using more than handset batteries run out of charge one base station.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 The charger does not appear to BT Accessories and be working Replacement Items Check that: For a full range of accessories and • The power adaptor is properly replacement items for BT products plugged into the charger.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 General information defects caused by accidents, Guarantee misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, storm damage, tampering with Your BT Freelance XC 200 is the equipment, or any attempt at...
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 requirements for connection to the With different telephone types telephone network. We recommend there is no guarantee of ringing, that you contact BT’s approved even when the REN is less than 4.
BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Recall To automatically insert a pause after an access code To use the recall button With some switchboards This is used when it may be helpful to dial a...
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 Enter PIN number. Press the button. Enter the access code. Press the button. You can also adjust the length of the pause to be inserted: Press the button. Use the DOWN button to scroll to SETUP.
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards. This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the...
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BT Freelance XC 200 ~ Edition 2 ~ 19.02.04 ~ 5906 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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