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BT Freestyle 210

User Guide

Section

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•Digital call clarity with up to300m range outdoorsand up to

50m indoors (in ideal conditions).

•Directory – lets you store up to 50 names and numbers

for easy dialling.

•Caller Display - lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores

details of the last 20 callers in a Calls list.1

•Use the handsfree facility to talk to callers without holding the

handset.

•Whilst on a call use the secrecy feature to talk to someone in the

same room without your caller hearing you.

1 Requires subscription toaCaller Display service.

Aquarterly fee may be payable

Welcome…

to your BT Freestyle 210

Digital Cordless Telephone

Section

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This User Guide provides you with all the

information you need to get the most from

your phone.

You must first set up your phone before

you can use it. This doesn’t take long as it

is easy to do. Just follow the simple

instructions on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your

BT Freestyle 210, contact the Helpline on 0870 240 3962

or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

Alternatively, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section at

the back of this guide.

Hearing aid?

Please note that the BT Freestyle 210 works by sending radio

signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere

with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

Got everything?

• BT Freestyle 210 handset

• BT Freestyle 210 base

•2xNiMH AAA rechargeable

batteries (already fitted)

• Mains power adaptor

• Telephone line cord

If you have purchased a BT

Freestyle 210 multiple pack

you will also have the following

for each additional handset:

• BTFreestyle 210 handset

• BT Freestyle 210 charger

• 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable

batteries (already fitted)

• Mains power adaptor

(for the charger)

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In this guide

Getting started

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

To change the time or date format . . . . . . . . 9

Setting up the charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting toknow your phone

Handset buttons.......................12

Handset display icons ..................13

Base and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Handset menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Menu navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the phone

Makeacall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Receiving calls ........................17

Earpiece volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Make a call in handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Answer a call in handsfree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch tohandsfree during a call .........19

Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

To copy a redial number to the directory . . . 20

To delete a number from the redial list. . . . . 21

To delete the entire redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ringer volume on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Find the handset(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Receiving internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Transferring calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3-Way conference calls .................24

Switching a handset off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Directory

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If there are no stored entries,

Empty

will be displayed.

If you try to store a new entry and the

directory is full, you will hear an error

tone and

Full

will be displayed.

Press to delete an incorrect digit.

Writing tips

If you make a mistake, press to

delete the last character or digit.

Press repeatedly to enter the

following: SPACE ? £ $ % & < >

Press repeatedly to enter the

following symbols: . , ? ! 0 + -

:‘“

Press repeatedly to enter the

following symbols: # * @ \ / _ ( )

= §

Press to toggle between lower and

upper case.

If the next letter is on the same button

that you have just pressed, wait until

the cursor moves to the right before

trying toenter it.

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You can store up to 50 numbers in the directory of each of

your BT Freestyle 210 handsets for quick and easy dialling.

Numbers can be up to 20 digits long. Directory entries are

stored alphabetically.

Store a number

1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed.

2. Press ,

New

is displayed, press again to select.

Number

is displayed, enter the number for the entry using the

keypad and press to store.

Name

is displayed, enter a name for the entry using the

keypad and press to save.

Saved

is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby

mode.

Entering names

Use the keypad to enter the letters shown on the buttons, e.g.

to store TOM:

1. Press once to enter T.

2. Press three times toenter O.

3. Press once toenter M.

6MNO

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If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

Dial/view a number

1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed.

2. Press or to scroll through the directory to the entry

you want.

Or, search alphabetically, using the keypad to enter the first

letter of the name you want, then scroll to the exact entry

using the and buttons.

3. Todial press or toview press , then to display

Display

and to confirm.

4. The selected entry will be displayed ready to be dialled out.

Press or to dial.

Edit a directory entry

1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed.

2. Press or to scroll through the directory to the entry

you want.

3. Press then or to display

Edit

and press again

toselect.

4. The stored number is displayed followed by a flashing cursor.

Edit the number using todeleteincorrect digits and enter

new ones using the keypad, then press .

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Insert a pause in a number

You may need to do this if you are

connected to a switchboard. When

entering a number, usually after

entering the switchboard access code

(e.g. 9) press and hold 0 until P

appears in the display.

Searching for a name

Example: To search for Oliver, press 6

three times todisplay the firstentry

beginning with O, then use and

toscroll toOliver.

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See page 26 for help with

entering names.

5. The name is displayed followed by a flashing cursor. Edit the

name using to delete incorrect characters and enter new

ones using the keypad, then press to save.

Saved

is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby mode.

Deleteadirectory entry

1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed.

2. Press or toscroll through the directory to the entry

you want.

3. Press then or to display

Delete entry

and press

toselect.

Delete?

is displayed. Press to confirm.

Deleted

is displayed. Press and hold to return to

standby mode.

Deletedirectory

1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed.

2. Press then or to display

Delete list

and press

to select.

Delete list?

is displayed. Press to confirm.

Deleted

is displayed. Press and hold to return to

standby mode.

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If you have purchased a BT Freestyle

210 multiple pack, entries are only

deleted on the handset you are using.

SMS text messages

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Welcome to the BT SMS Service on your BT Freestyle 210.

The service is provided by BT.

Your BT Freestyle 210 can send and receive SMS messages

from participating mobile networks and compatible landline

telephones in the UK.

The fixed line SMS service is provided under BT’s terms and

conditions for telephone service. These can be found by

visiting the BT.com website at: www.bt.com/terms/tor.htm

Subscribe tothe SMS service

When you send your first SMS text message from your

BT Freestyle 210 you will automatically be registered for

the service.

On receipt of your first SMS through the service, the system

will send you a welcome SMS message back.

You may also register by sending the word ‘Register’ to 00000

upon which you will receive a confirmation message.

Costof the fixed line service

There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to

Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website(www.bt.com) tofind

out how much it costs to send a SMS text message (prices

depend upon your current call package).

SMS stands for Short Messaging Service

IMPORTANT

You must subscribe to your Network

Provider’s Caller Display service so

that you can use SMS text messaging.

Aquarterly fee may be payable, please

contact your network provider for

more details.

When you are using SMS text messaging

you mustnot withhold your telephone

number or the service will not allow you

to connect.

You may also send messages to landline

phones that are NOT SMS compatible.

Messages tonon-compatible lines will

be connected to voice text and

delivered in spoken words to the

telephone as a call. Please note that

the conversion can translate common

abbreviations and smileys etc, but to

ensuremaximum clarity of message

deliver, abbreviations etc should be

used sparingly.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

Your BT Freestyle 210 can only hold ten messages, in the

Inbox, Outbox or a combination of both. When full the display

will show

SMS mem. full.

No more messages can be

received until you delete old messages, see Delete a text

message or Delete a list (page 32).

Send/save text messages

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

Write message

is displayed. Press .

3. The display shows

Enter message

.Begin typing your

message using the keypad. When you have finished press .

4. The display shows

Number:

.Enter the phone number you

want tosend the message to. Alternatively:

Press to send to a number in the directory, calls list or

redial list.

5. Press and then press or to scroll to

Send to

send the message or

Save message

tosave the message.

The display will show

Send message

followed by

Msg

transfer

Saved

as appropriate.

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Entering text

Use the keypad to enter characters.

When you press a button on the

keypad, the characters available are

shown at the bottom of the display.

Press the button repeatedly to move

through the characters shown.

For example, press twice to enter

Press once to enter

If the next character you want to enter

is on the same button, wait for the

cursor tomove right.

Writing tips

Press toenter a space.

Press to switch between upper

and lower case letters and numbers.

Use , and to enter other

punctuation characters.

If you have morethan one handset,

all handsets use the same inbox

and outbox.

8TUV

2ABC

Receiving and reading text messages

When you receive new text messages, you will hear the

message alert beep and the display will show

New SMS msg

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

Inbox

and press .

3. Scroll or , if required, to the message you want to read

firstand press .

4. Press to return to the inbox.

Reply to a text message

1. When reading a text message, press .

is highlighted. Press .

3. To use the sender’s message in your reply, press .

Or, press to start with a blank message.

4. Enter your message and press .

5. The sender's number will be displayed, press to accept

then scroll or to

Send message

and press .

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If you include the sender’s message,

the textwill be inserted at the

beginning of your message. You can

then edit it as normal.

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Delete a text message

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

Inbox

Outbox

and press .

3. Scroll or to the message you want to delete and

press .

4. Scroll to

Delete entry

and press .

5. Press to confirm or to cancel.

Deletealist

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

Inbox

Outbox

and press .

3. Press and scroll to

Delete list

,press .

4. Press to confirm or to cancel.

Call the sender’s phone number

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

Inbox

and press .

3. Scroll or to the message you want and press .

4. Scroll to

Call number

and press .

5. The number is displayed and dialled.

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Send/edit/delete text messages in the outbox

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

Outbox

and press .

3. Scroll or to the message you want and press .

4. Press to read the message or press or to

choose from:

Send to

Press to view the phone number, then either ,

or tosend toor toedit.

Edit

Press to edit the message and phone number or

toaccept.

Delete entry

Press , then to confirm or to cancel.

Delete list

Press ,then toconfirm or to cancel.

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Press to exit the menu and return

to standby at any time.

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Messages in the outbox are labelled

according to their status. For example,

Saved msg

indicates a saved message

Msg failed

which indicates a

message that failed to be sent.

Message alert beep on/off

When you have new messages, your handset will beep.

The default setting is on. You can switch the setting off.

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

SMS settings

and press .

3. Scroll to

New msg alert

and press .

4. Scroll or to select

Off

.Press .

5. Press and hold to return to standby mode.

SMS Service Centre numbers

Tosend and receive SMS text messages you need the

telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre.

If you accidentally deletethe Send or Receive SMS Service

Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for

your SMS Service towork.

The Send SMS Service number is: 1470P17094009.

The Receive SMS Service number is: 0800587529.

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Adding or changing SMS Service Centre numbers

Your BT Freestyle 210 is pre-set to send using Service Centre 1

and receive using Service Centre 2.

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

SMS settings

and press .

Svce centres

is highlighted. Press .

4. Scroll or to select the centre you want and press .

5. Enter the service centre number you want and press .

6. Press and hold to return to standby mode.

SelectaSend Service Centre number

If you have entered additional Service Centre numbers,

you can choose which send Service centre you want to use.

Your BT Freestyle 210 is pre-set to send using Service Centre 1

and receive using Service Centre 2.

1. Press ,

SMS messages

will be displayed, press .

2. Scroll to

SMS settings

and press .

3. Scroll to

Send service

.Press .

4. Scroll or to the centre you want and press .

5. Press and hold to return to standby mode.

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Handset settings

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Ringer melody

There are 6 different ringer melodies to choose from.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup h/set

and

press .

Ring melody

is displayed, press to select. The current

melody is played for 5 seconds.

4. Press or to select your preferred melody.

5. Press to save. You hear a confirmation tone and

Saved

is displayed.

6. Press and hold to return to standby.

Ringer volume

There are 5 different ringer volume levels to choose from.

1. Press toopen the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup h/set

and

press .

3. Press or until

Ring volume

is displayed, press to

select. The selected ringer melody is played at the current

volume for 5 seconds.

4. Press or to select your preferred volume.

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To turn the handset ringer off,

see page 22.

5. Press to save. You hear a confirmation tone and

Saved

is displayed.

6. Press and hold to return to standby.

Handset tones on/off

Your BT Freestyle 210 has a series of tones designed to alert

you tocertain situations. A tone will sound: when the battery

is low; when you move out of range of the base and there is

no coverage; to confirm each button press (key beeps). You

can switch the handset tones on or off.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup h/set

and

press .

3. Press or until

Tones

is displayed, press to select.

4. Press or to select the tone you want and press

to select.

5. Press or to display either

Off

and press

to confirm.

6. You hear a confirmation tone and

Saved

is displayed.

7. Press and hold to return to standby.

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Your BT Freestyle 210 is not GAP

compatible and registration is

therefore generally limited to other

BT Freestyle 210 or 250 handsets.

The Registration and De-registration

menu's are therefore "hidden" and can

only be accessed after entering the

code .

Handset name

You can give each handset a name up to a maximum of 11

characters, for example “Kitchen”. It will still display its

number.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Pres s or until the display shows

Setup h/set

and press .

3. Press or until

Handset name

is displayed, press

to select.

4. Press to delete characters and use the keypad to enter the

name you want, then press to confirm.

Registering handsets

If you have purchased a Twin, Trio or Quad, the handsets in

these packs are already pre-registered to the main base.

1. Press and enter using the keypad.

Registration

is displayed, press .

is displayed, press and

Enter PIN

will be displayed.

4. Enter the base PIN (original setting 0000) and press .

5. The handset will display

Searching

,press and hold the

button on the base until you receive a confirmation tone.

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6. The handset will temporarily display

Registered

then will

display

Handset

and will be automatically assigned the next

handset number.

De-registering a handset

You can de-register any handset from a base using any of the

handsets that areregistered to it.

1. Press and enter using the keypad.

Registration

is displayed, press .

3. Press or until

Deregister

is displayed, press and

Enter PIN

will be displayed.

4. Enter the base PIN (original setting 0000) and press .

5. Use or to display the handset number you wish to

de-register, then press .

Deregister?

will be displayed, press again to confirm.

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Restore default settings

You can reset your BT Freestyle 210 handset to its default

(original) settings.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup h/set

and press .

3. Press or until

Reset

is displayed and press .

Reset?

is displayed. Press .

Saved

is displayed.

Language

You can change the default language used by your BT

Freestyle 210 from English to German or Turkish.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup h/set

and press .

3. Press or until

Language

is displayed and press .

4. Scroll or to choose the default language and press

to confirm.

5. Press and hold to return to standby.

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Base settings

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Ringer volume

1. Press , scroll or to

Setup base

and press .

2. Scroll to

Ringer volume

and press .

3. Scroll or to the volume level then press .

4. Press and hold to return to standby.

Ringer melody

1. Press , scroll or to

Setup base

and press .

Ring melody

is highlighted, press .

3. Scroll or to the melody you want and press .

4. Press to return to standby.

Change PIN code

Your System PIN can help prevent unauthorised users from

changing the settings on your phone.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup base

and

press .

3. Press or until

Change PIN

is displayed, press to

select.

Enter PIN

is displayed.

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There are 5 volume levels.

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There are 5 base ringer melodies.

You will hear a sample as each melody

is highlighted.

The default PIN setting is 0000.

If you change your PIN, keep a noteof

the new number by writing it in the

space provided on page 56.

If you enter the wrong PIN code

Wrong PIN

will be displayed.

Tone is the default setting for the UK.

You should only have to change this if

connected to a switchboard that

requires Pulse dialling.

4. Enter the existing PIN code using the keypad and press .

New PIN

is displayed.

5. Enter a new 4 digit PIN code using the keypad and press .

Repeat PIN

is displayed.

6. Re-enter the new PIN code and press .

Saved

is displayed.

7. Press and hold to return to standby.

Dial mode

Your BT Freestyle 210 is pre-set to tone dialling (DTMF).

You can set the dial mode to pulse dialling if your

switchboard requires.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup base

and

press .

3. Press or until the display shows

Dial mode

and press

toselect.

4. Press or to display either

DTMF

Pulse

and press

. You hear a confirmation tone and

Saved

is displayed.

5. Press and hold to return to standby.

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Restore default settings

You can reset your BT Freestyle 210 base to its default

(original) settings.

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Press or until the display shows

Setup base

and

press .

3. Press or until

Reset

is displayed, press toselect.

Enter PIN

is displayed. Enter the 4 digit PIN code using the

keypad and press .

Reset?

is displayed. Press to confirm,

Saved

is displayed.

6. Press and hold to return to standby.

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PBX access

If your switchboard requires a pause after the access code for

an outside line, you can program your BT Freestyle 210 to

automatically enter the pause. All the numbers in your directory

or entered into the keypad will need to prefixed with the access

code, e.g. 901977592222.

1. Press , scroll or to

Setup base

and press .

2. Scroll or to

Access code

and press .

3. Enter the access number and press .

4. Press to return to standby.

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Caller Display

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Caller Display

If you subscribe to Caller Display, you can see your caller’s

number (provided it is not withheld) on your handset display

before you answer the call.

If you have stored a name for the calling number in your

handset directory, the name will be displayed instead.

Calls list

When a call is not answered, the display shows

New calls

and

your caller’s telephone number will be stored in the Calls list.

The Calls list holds up to 10 missed calls.

When the Calls listis full, the oldestcall will be replaced by a

new call, the most recent call will always be at the top of the

list. If a caller rings again their number will move to the top of

the list.

View/dial a number

1. Press , to open the main menu.

2. Press or to display

Calls list

and press to select.

3. The most recent missed call is displayed. Press or to

scroll through the

Calls list

4. Press or to dial the number displayed.

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IMPORTANT

To use Caller Display you must

first subscribe to your network

provider’s Caller Display service.

Aquarterly fee may be payable.

For more information on BT Calling

Features, call BT free on

0800 800 150.

If the caller has withheld their number

the display shows Withheld.

If a call is received from

an international number

INTERNATIONA

is displayed.

Instead of accessing the Calls list

via the menu, you can press from

standby.

If a number is stored in the Directory,

the caller’s name will be displayed

instead of the number.

If there are no Calls list numbers

stored,

Empty

will be displayed.

To copy a Calls list number to the directory

1. Press , to open the main menu.

2. Press or to display

Calls list

and press to select.

The most recent missed call is displayed.

3. Press or to scroll through the Calls list to the entry

you want and press to select.

4. Press or to display

Save number

and press

toselect.

Name

is displayed. Enter a name using the keypad and press

to confirm.

Saved

is displayed. Press and hold to return to

standby mode.

Delete a number

1. Press , to open the main menu.

2. Press or to display

Calls list

and press to select.

The most recent missed call is displayed.

3. Press or to scroll through the Calls list to the entry you

want and press to select.

4. Press or to display

Delete entry

and press

toselect.

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Delete?

is displayed, press again to confirm.

Deleted

is displayed. Press and hold to return to

standby mode.

Delete the entire Calls list

1. Press , to open the main menu.

2. Press to display

Calls list

and press ,press

toselect. The most recent missed call is displayed.

3. Press or todisplay

Delete list

and press

to select.

Delete list?

is displayed, press again to confirm.

Deleted

is displayed, then

Empty

.Press and hold to

return to standby mode.

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BT Calling Features

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The BT Calling Features works in

exactly the same way as the main

name and number directory and can

store up to 10 entries.

If you prefer, you can delete the

pre-stored entries and replace them

with your own numbers.

If you experience any problems, please

call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or

email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

By pressing the button on the handset your

BT Freestyle 210 gives you easy access to a range of

pre-stored BT Calling Features.

These are:

Helpdesk. Dir. enquiries.

Divert on. Divert off.

Check divert. Call wait on.

Call wait off. Chk call wait.

BT Directory enquiries

1. Press ,

Dir enquiries

is displayed. Press or .

BTHelpdesk

1. Press , then scroll to

Helpdesk

,then or .

The BT Helpdesk will be automatically dialled.

Call Divert On

Divert all incoming calls to another number of your choice.

1. Press then scroll to

Divert on

and press or .

2. Follow the spoken instructions.

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Call Divert Off

1. Press then scroll to

Divert off

and press or .

2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions.

Check Divert

1. Press then scroll to

Check divert

and press

or .

2. Listen to hear the status of your Call Divert.

Call Waiting On

Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to

contact you whilston a call. If a second caller rings you will

hear a beep in the handset. Pressing the button allows

you to switch between callers.

1. Press then scroll to

Call wait on

and press

or .

2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions.

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Call Diversion services may allow other

divert options. Check with your

network provider for details.

For further information, see the BT

Calling Features User Guide supplied

when you subscribe to the services of

your choice.

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For this feature to work you must

subscribe toaCall Waiting service from

your network provider. A quarterly fee

is payable.

For help with entering names,

see page 26.

Call Waiting Off

1. Press then scroll to

Call wait off

and press

or .

2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions.

Check Call Waiting

1. Press then scroll to

Chk call wait

and press

or .

2. Listen tohear the status of your Call Waiting.

Add/edit a service

1. Press then scroll to the service you want to edit or to

display Empty and press .

2. Scroll to display

Edit

and press .If there is a

previously stored number, this will be displayed.

3. If necessary edit the number, pressing to delete any

existing digits, then enter the new service number using the

keypad and press . If there is a previously stored name, this

will be displayed.

4. If necessaryedit the name, pressing todeleteany existing

characters, then enter the new service name using the keypad

and press .

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Saved

is displayed. Press and hold to return to

standby mode.

Delete a service

1. Press then scroll to the service you want and

press .

2. Scroll to display

Delete

and press .

Delete?

is displayed.

3. Press to confirm.

Deleted

is displayed. After 2 seconds

the display shows

Empty

4. Press and hold to return to standby mode.

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If you arenot connected to the BT

network, some of these services may

not be available. Please contact your

Network Provider.

If you experience any problems,

please call the Helpline on

0870 240 3962 or email

bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Help

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Handset not registering?

•Is

Searching

displayed on the handset?

•Check that the base is plugged intothe

mains power and switched on.

•Check that therearecharged batteries in the

handset and that they are fitted correctly.

Forgotten your PIN number

•Tryentering 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

and correctly fitted. If necessary, replace the

batteries.

Nothing happens when you press any

button

•Is the symbol displayed? If so, the key

lock is on, press and hold for 1.5

seconds to unlock the keypad.

No connection between handset and base

•You may be out of range, is the symbol

flashing? If so, move closer tothe base.

Handset is not charging properly

•Makesure the handset is placed properly on

the base/charger.When charging, the

batterysymbol is shown filling up.

•Clean the charging contacts with a soft,

slightly damp (not wet) cloth.

Handset does not ring

•Check that the batteries are inserted

correctly.

•Check that the handset ringer has not been

switched off, see page 22.

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Your caller cannot hear you

•Is the symbol displayed? If so, secrecy is

switched on. Press the button to speak

to your caller again.

Incoming caller’s number is not displayed

even though you have Caller Display

•Caller has toallow their number tobe sent.

It has been withheld or is unavailable.

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General information

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IMPORTANT

The BT Freestyle 210 digital cordless telephone is not

designed for making emergency telephone calls when

the power fails.

This product is intended for connection to analogue

public switched telephone networks and private

switchboards in the United Kingdom.

Safety

•Only use the power supply supplied with your BT

Freestyle 210. Using an unauthorised power supply

will invalidateyour guarantee and may damage the

telephone.

•Only use the telephone line cord supplied with your

BT Freestyle 210, otherwise your telephone may not

work correctly.

•For the handset, use only AAA Nickel Metal Hydride

(NiMH) rechargeable batteries with a minimum

capacity of 600mAh. Never use other batteries or

conventional alkaline batteries as this could lead to a

shortcircuit or destroy the battery casing.

•If the keylock is switched on, it is only possible to

make calls to emergency numbers (999/112).

•Do not open the handset (except to replace the

handset batteries). This could expose you to high

voltages or other risks.

•Radio signals transmitted between the handset and

base may cause interference to hearing aids.

•It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert

be sought beforeusing this product in the vicinity of

emergency/intensive caremedical equipment.

•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. Never use

household polish as this will damage the product.

Never use a drycloth as this may cause a static shock.

Environmental

•Do not expose todirect sunlight.

•The BT Freestyle 210 handset may become warm

when the batteries are being recharged. This is

normal. We recommend that you do not place the

product on antique/veneered wood to avoid damage.

•Do not stand your product on carpets or other

surfaces which generate fibres or place it in locations

preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.

•Do not submerge any partof your product in water

and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such

as bathrooms.

•Do not expose your product tofire, explosive or other

hazardous conditions.

•There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged

by an electrical storm. We recommend that you

unplug the power and telephone line cord during an

electrical storm.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

Product disposal instructions

The symbol shown here and on the product

means that the product is classed as Electrical

or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed

with other household or commercial waste at the

end of its working life.

The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place

to recycle products using best available recovery and

recycling techniques tominimise the impact on the

environment, treat any hazardous substances and

avoid the increasing landfill.

Product disposal instructions for residential users

When you have no further use for it, please remove

any batteries and dispose of them and the product as

per your local authority’s recycling processes.

For moreinformation please contact your local authority

or the retailer where the product was purchased.

Productdisposal instructions for business users

Business users should contact their suppliers and

check the terms and conditions of the purchase

contract and ensurethat this product is not mixed

with other commercial waste for disposal.

Connecting to a switchboard

Switchboard compatibility

This telephone may be connected to most types of

switchboard, however in the event of any difficulties,

consult your switchboard Service Provider.

Dialling mode

Your BT Freestyle 210 is set to DTMF (Tone) dialling.

Some switchboards may require

Pulse dialling. To change the dialling mode, see Dial

mode page 42.

Recall (R)

Recall is used when connected to certain

switchboards/PBXs and some BT Calling Features, or

those services available via your network provider.

Guarantee

Your BT Freestyle 210 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 210,

or any component thereof, (other than batteries),

which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a

result of inferior workmanship of materials. Products

over 28 days old from the date of purchase may be

replaced with a refurbished or repaired product.

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The conditions of this guarantee are:

•The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur

within the 12 month guarantee period.

•Proof of purchase is required.

•The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as

instructed.

•This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects

caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear,

neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any

attempt at adjustment or repair other than through

approved agents.

•This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Within the 12 month guarantee period:

Prior to returning your product, please read the

Help section beginning on page 52 or contact

the Helpdesk on 0870 240 3962 or email

bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com for assistance. In the

unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the

Helpdesk’s 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.

We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair

agent Helpdesk Solutions on 0870 204 5029 or a

local qualified repairer.

Returning your product

If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they

will ask you to return the product. Where possible,

pack the product in its original packaging. Please

remember to include all parts, including the line

cords, power supply units and the original batteries.

Please note that we cannot take responsibility for

goods damaged in transit. Please obtain and keep

proof of posting from the Post Office or other carrier.

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required

so please keep your receipt.

Enter your base PIN here:

[///]

(See page 41 for more information)

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Technical information

How many telephones can I have?

All items of equipment have a Ringer Equivalence

Number (REN) which is used to calculate the number

of items that may be connected to any one telephone

line. The BT Freestyle 210 has a total REN of 1, i.e. for

abase and up to 4 handsets. Any other instrument

provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1

unless stated otherwise.

Atotal REN of 4 is allowed per telephone line. If the

total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not

ring. With different telephone types thereis no

guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less

than 4.

•Only use approved power supply, item code 030648.

•Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Additional handsets

The BT Freestyle 210 is NOT GAP compatible.

R&TTE Directive

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 Radio Equipment and

Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive

(1999/5/EC).

If you would like a copy of the Declaration

of Conformity please visit:

bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Ofﬁces worldwide

The 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

standardconditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms

any part of any contract.

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

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