BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Section Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 210 Digital Cordless Telephone • Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and 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.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Section 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.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 4 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 to know your phone Handset buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Handset display icons .
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 In this guide Delete a list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Call the sender’s phone number . . . . . . . . . . 32 Send/edit/delete text messages in the outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Message alert beep on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 SMS Service Centre numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Adding or changing SMS Service Centre numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Select a Send Service Centre number .
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 6 Getting started Location WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 210 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The BT Freestyle 210 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and the handset. Any obstruction between the base and handset will reduce the range significantly. With the base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up to 50 metres.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Getting started 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3. Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries for at least 16 hours. The main handset is pre-registered to the base as –1– (Handset 1). This is shown on the display. When the handset is fully charged the display shows the symbol. 4.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 8 Getting started The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time of the handset. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries can be obtained from the BT Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3962. Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is normal.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Getting started To change the time or date format 1. Press 2. Press press Menu Menu to open the main menu. or . until the display shows Date/Time and 3. Press or until Time format or Date format is displayed, as required. 4. Press and choose between 24hr/12hr or dd.mm/mm.dd as appropriate. Menu 5. Press to confirm and press and hold to standby. Menu Clr to return Your BT Freestyle 210 is now ready for use.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 10 Getting started Under no circumstances use nonrechargeable batteries. Only use NiMH rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 600mAh or higher. Using inappropriate batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Helpline If you are having any difficulties setting up or using your BT Freestyle 210, please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Getting started 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least 16 hours. Your BT Freestyle 210 multiple pack is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 12 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons BT button Press to access the BT Calling features services list, page 48. Display With orange backlight. Up From standby, press to display the Calls list, page 45. Menu Used to access the main menu, select sub-menus and confirm changes. Use to scroll up through a menu or list. During a call, press to adjust the earpiece volume, page 18.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Getting to know your phone Handset display icons These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display. UP/DOWN When scrolling through the menu ANTENNA Steady when in range. Flashing when out of range.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 14 Getting to know your phone Base Find Press to page/locate a handset, see page 22. Charger (For multiple pack users only) If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 210 handset features an easy to use menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press to open the main menu and select the function you want by pressing the or button. Menu For example, to change the ringer melody: 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press or and press . until the display shows Setup h/set Menu 3.
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BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Using the phone 17 Make a call 1. Press Call timer Your handset automatically displays the duration of every external call. The call time will remain on the display until 2 seconds after the call has ended. . Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. Preparatory dialling Use preparatory dialling to see and check the number on the display before you dial out. 1. Enter the number first then press or to dial. End a call 1.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 18 Using the phone Earpiece volume During a call: To increase the volume Press The earpiece volume can only be changed when you are on a call. . To decrease the volume Press . Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker. Make a call in handsfree 1. Dial the number then press . 2.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Using the phone Answer a call in handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press and the call is transferred to the loudspeaker. Switch to handsfree during a call During a call: 1. Press . The call is transferred to the loudspeaker. 2. Press to toggle between Handsfree and the handset. 3. Press to end the call. Range Indicator The icon on the display indicates when you are in range of the base.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 20 Using the phone If a redial number is stored in the Directory, the caller’s name will be displayed instead of the number. If there are no redial numbers stored, Empty will be displayed. If you dial the same number on more than one occasion, only the most recent call details will be stored, any previous occurrence will be deleted. Redial Your BT Freestyle 210 stores the details of the last 10 calls made into a redial list.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Using the phone To delete a number from the redial list 1. Press Menu , to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Redial, press display the redial list. Menu 3. Press or to select. to display the number you want and press 4. Press select. to display Delete entry and press to Menu or 5. Delete? is displayed, press Menu Menu to again to confirm. 6. Deleted is displayed. Press and hold standby mode.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 22 Using the phone Keypad lock When the keypad is locked incoming calls can still be answered. Once the call has ended, the keypad lock is reactivated. IMPORTANT Emergency calls CAN be made when the keypad lock is on. You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally dialling numbers while carrying the handset around. 1. Press and hold is displayed. for 1.5 seconds until the 2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold icon again. Ringer volume on/off 1.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Using the phone Making internal calls If you purchased a BT Freestyle 210 multi-pack, you can make internal calls between handsets. 1. Press Menu then or until the display shows Internal. 2. Press and enter the number of the handset you want to call. The other handset will ring and display your handset number to let the handset user know who is calling. When the other handset answers hold your conversation as normal. Menu 3. Press to end the call.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 24 Using the phone Transferring calls If using a BT Freestyle 210 multi-pack, you can transfer an external call to the other handset. 1. During an external call, press put on hold. Menu , the external caller will be 2. Press or until the display shows Internal and press to confirm. Menu 3. Enter the number of the handset you want to call. The other handset will ring and display your handset number to let the handset user know who is calling. 4.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Using the phone 4. Press , the display shows Conference. Press to confirm. The external call, and the two internal handsets are all connected to the conference. Menu Menu 5. Any caller can leave the conference by pressing . Switching a handset off 1. Press Menu then or until the display shows Switch off. 2. Press and the display shows Switch off?, pressing again will confirm and the handset will turn off.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 26 Directory 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 Clr 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. to delete an incorrect digit.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Directory Dial/view a number 1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed. 2. Press or you want. to scroll through the directory to the entry 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. To dial press Display and Menu or to view press to confirm.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 28 Directory See page 26 for help with entering names. 5. The name is displayed followed by a flashing cursor. Edit the name using Clr to delete incorrect characters and enter new ones using the keypad, then press to save. Menu 6. Saved is displayed. Press and hold Clr to return to standby mode. Delete a directory entry If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 210 multiple pack, entries are only deleted on the handset you are using. 1.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 SMS text messages 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.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 30 SMS text messages 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 2 twice to enter b. Press 8 once to enter t. ABC TUV If the next character you want to enter is on the same button, wait for the cursor to move right. Writing tips Press 1 to enter a space.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 SMS text messages 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 Menu , SMS messages will be displayed, press to Inbox and press 2. Scroll 3. Scroll or first and press 4. Press Clr Menu Menu . . , if required, to the message you want to read . Menu to return to the inbox. Reply to a text message 1.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 32 SMS text messages Delete a text message 1. Press Menu , SMS messages will be displayed, press to Inbox or Outbox and press 2. Scroll 3. Scroll press or Menu 4. Scroll 5. Press . . to the message you want to delete and . to Delete entry and press Menu Menu Menu to confirm or Clr Menu . to cancel. Delete a list 1. Press Menu , SMS messages will be displayed, press to Inbox or Outbox and press 2. Scroll Menu Menu . Menu . . 3.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 SMS text messages Send/edit/delete text messages in the outbox 1. Press Menu , SMS messages will be displayed, press 2. Scroll to Outbox and press 3. Scroll or Menu . Menu . to the message you want and press 4. Press to read the message or press choose from: Menu or Menu Menu to view the phone number, then either to send to or Clr to edit. . to Send to Press or Messages in the outbox are labelled according to their status.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 34 SMS text messages 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 Menu , SMS messages will be displayed, press 2. Scroll to SMS settings and press 3. Scroll to New msg alert and press 4. Scroll or 5. Press and hold Menu . . Menu . to select On or Off. Press Clr Menu Menu . to return to standby mode.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 SMS text messages 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 Menu 2. Scroll , SMS messages will be displayed, press to SMS settings and press 3. Svce centres is highlighted. Press 4. Scroll or Menu Menu . . to select the centre you want and press 5. Enter the service centre number you want and press 6. Press and hold .
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 36 Handset settings Ringer melody There are 6 different ringer melodies to choose from. 1. Press 2. Press press Menu Menu to open the main menu. or . until the display shows Setup h/set and 3. Ring melody is displayed, press melody is played for 5 seconds. 4. Press or Menu to select. The current to select your preferred melody. 5. Press to save. You hear a confirmation tone and Saved is displayed. Menu 6.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Handset settings 5. Press Menu to save. You hear a confirmation tone and Saved is displayed. 6. Press and hold Clr to return to standby. Handset tones on/off Your BT Freestyle 210 has a series of tones designed to alert you to certain 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 2.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 38 Handset settings 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 Menu to open the main menu. 2. Pres s or and press . until the display shows Setup h/set 3. Press or to select. until Handset name is displayed, press Menu Menu 4. Press Clr to delete characters and use the keypad to enter the name you want, then press to confirm.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Handset settings 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 are registered to it. 1. Press Menu and enter using the keypad. 2. Registration is displayed, press Menu . or until Deregister is displayed, press Enter PIN will be displayed. 3. Press 4.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 40 Handset settings Restore default settings You can reset your BT Freestyle 210 handset to its default (original) settings. 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press or and press . until the display shows Setup h/set 3. Press until Reset is displayed and press Menu or 4. Reset? is displayed. Press Menu Menu . . Saved is displayed.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Base settings 41 Ringer volume 1. Press Menu There are 5 volume levels. , scroll or to Setup base and press 2. Scroll to Ringer volume and press 3. Scroll or 4. Press and hold Menu . . to the volume level then press Clr Menu Menu . to return to standby. Ringer melody 1. Press Menu , scroll or to Setup base and press 2. Ring melody is highlighted, press 3. Scroll 4. Press or Clr Menu Menu .
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 42 Base settings 4. Enter the existing PIN code using the keypad and press New PIN is displayed. Menu 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 7. Press and hold Clr Menu . Menu . . Saved is displayed. to return to standby. Dial mode Tone is the default setting for the UK.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Base settings Restore default settings You can reset your BT Freestyle 210 base to its default (original) settings. 1. Press 2. Press press 3. Press Menu Menu to open the main menu. or . until the display shows Setup base and or until Reset is displayed, press Menu to select. 4. Enter PIN is displayed. Enter the 4 digit PIN code using the keypad and press . Menu 5. Reset? is displayed. Press 6.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 44 Base settings 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 Menu 2. Scroll , scroll or or to Setup base and press to Access code and press 3. Enter the access number and press 4.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Caller Display 45 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. IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee may be payable.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 46 Caller Display To copy a Calls list number to the directory 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. 1. Press Menu , to open the main menu. 2. Press or to display Calls list and press The most recent missed call is displayed. Menu to select. 3.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Caller Display 5. Delete? is displayed, press Menu again to confirm. 6. Deleted is displayed. Press and hold standby mode. Clr to return to Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press Menu , to open the main menu. , press 2. Press to display Calls list and press to select. The most recent missed call is displayed. Menu 3. Press or to select. to display Delete list and press 4. Delete list? is displayed, press Menu Menu Menu again to confirm. 5.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 48 BT Calling Features 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 The BT Calling Features works in exactly the same way as the main name and number directory and can store up to 10 entries.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 BT Calling Features Call Divert Off 1. Press then scroll to Divert off and press or 2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions. Check Divert 1. Press or then scroll . to Check divert and press . 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. 2.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 50 BT Calling Features Call Waiting Off 1. Press or . then scroll to Call wait off and press 2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions. Check Call Waiting 1. Press or . then scroll to Chk call wait and press 2. Listen to hear 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 . Menu . If there is a 2.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 BT Calling Features 5. Saved is displayed. Press and hold standby mode. Clr to return to Delete a service 1. Press press Menu then scroll . 2. Scroll to the service you want and to display Delete and press Delete? is displayed. Menu . 3. Press to confirm. Deleted is displayed. After 2 seconds the display shows Empty. Menu 4. Press and hold Clr If you are not connected to the BT network, some of these services may not be available.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 52 Help If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Nothing happens when you press any button • Handset not registering? • • • Is Searching displayed on the handset? Check that the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on. Check that there are charged batteries in the handset and that they are fitted correctly.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Help Your caller cannot hear you • Is the symbol displayed? If so, secrecy is switched on. Press the Clr button to speak to your caller again. Incoming caller’s number is not displayed even though you have Caller Display • Caller has to allow their number to be sent. It has been withheld or is unavailable. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 54 General information 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. • 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.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 General information 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.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 56 General information 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.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 General information Technical information R&TTE Directive How many telephones can I have? This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards. 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 a base and up to 4 handsets.
BT Freestyle 210 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 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 standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2007. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000.
