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Phone settings

Freelance 501 – Edition 3 – 10.07.06 – 7557

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Call the Helpline on 

0870 605 8047 

or

email [email protected]

You can use the programming menu on
your BT Freelance 501 to adjust the
ringer melodies and ringer volumes for
handset and base, dialling mode and
date and time settings.

To change the phone settings

1. Press 

and hold

to enter the

programming menu. The 

symbol

flashes in the display.

2. Press 

, the current external ringer

melody is displayed and played. Select
a new melody using keypad buttons 

1

to 

5

and adjust the volume using 

or 

then press 

to confirm. 

3. The current internal ringer melody is

displayed and played. Select a new
melody using keypad buttons 

1

to 

5

and adjust the volume using 

or

then press 

to confirm. 

4. The first digit of the date flashes in the

display. Enter 2 digits for the day and 2
for the month, 

e.g.

for 15th March,

press 

,

,

and .

3

0

5

1

Store

Store

Store

Store

To exit and return to the
idle display at any time,
press .

If you have subscribed to
a Caller Display service
via your network
provider, the time will 
be automatically updated
on receipt of your first
incoming call.

Default phone settings

External ringer melody: 1

External ringer volume: 5

Internal ringer melody: 1

Internal ringer volume: 5

Time:

00:00

Dial mode:

Tone

Recall Time:
Time Break Recall (1)

Base ringer melody:

1

Base ringer volume:

5

For all base and handset
ringer melodies there are
5 volume settings, plus
OFF.

Summary of Contents for FREELANCE 501

Page 1: ...Freelance 501 Edition 3 10 07 06 7557 User Guide BT FREELANCE 501...

Page 2: ...lpdesk suncorptech com Alternatively you may find the answer in Help at the back of this guide Got everything BT Freelance 501 handset BT Freelance 501 base 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries Mains p...

Page 3: ...honebook number 17 Caller Display and the calls list View dial a calls list number 18 Delete calls list numbers 19 Copy a calls list number to the phonebook 19 Call Waiting 20 Speak to a second caller...

Page 4: ...0 605 8047 or email bt helpdesk suncorptech com Handset range The strength of the handset signal depends on where you position the base The BT Freelance 501 has a range of up to 300 metres outdoors wh...

Page 5: ...supplied observing the polarity and markings Then slide the battery compartment cover into place The icon and will flash in the display while the handset searches for the base When the handset links w...

Page 6: ...artment Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied observing the polarity and markings Then slide the battery compartment cover into place Battery performance To keep your batteries in the bes...

Page 7: ...correct day and time is added to received answering machine messages see Phone Settings on page 21 If you subscribe to a Caller Display service the first call received by your product will set the dat...

Page 8: ...onfirm a setting Scroll up During a call press to raise the earpiece volume page 13 While the phone is ringing press to raise the ringer volume In programming mode press to scroll up through display o...

Page 9: ...s to enter a pause in a number page 39 End Call Power On Off Cancel Press to end a call page 12 In standby mode press and hold to switch the handset power on off page 12 In programming mode press to e...

Page 10: ...rding In standby mode press and release to check day and time setting Skip During playback press once to replay current message press repeatedly to skip back to play previous messages page 24 In stand...

Page 11: ...l messages During playback press to pause play Press again to resume playback Press to play back messages page 24 Power In Use indicator On steady Power on Flashes When receiving an incoming call when...

Page 12: ...nd is displayed 1 Press to answer the call or if the handset is on the base simply lift it and speak After a few seconds the call timer is displayed showing the length of the call EXT INT Secrecy Clea...

Page 13: ...You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally while carrying the handset around To lock the keypad 1 Press and hold until the symbol is displayed To unlock the keypad 1 Press any key...

Page 14: ...e the phonebook for a suitable location Then select the required phonebook location by entering the number on the keypad The redial number will then be displayed alongside the location number Store Re...

Page 15: ...e direct access telephone number you want using the keypad then press You will hear a beep to confirm the number is stored 5 Press to return to standby Dial a direct access number 1 Press and hold the...

Page 16: ...one number using the keypad If you make a mistake press to delete incorrect digits 6 Press You will hear a beep to confirm the number is stored 7 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more entries or press to e...

Page 17: ...e display shows n with n flashing where n is the next available phonebook entry 3 Press or to browse the phonebook for a suitable location 4 Then select the required phonebook location by entering the...

Page 18: ...peatedly to scroll through the entries 3 When viewing an entry press to toggle between the caller s number and the date and time the call was received 4 Press to dial the displayed number Or press to...

Page 19: ...phonebook location or enter a location using the keypad The Calls list number will be displayed alongside the location number 5 The first digit will flash edit the number if necessary Press to confirm...

Page 20: ...the date and time of the call Instead of the engaged tone the second caller will hear an announce ment asking them to hold the line Speak to a second caller 1 Press to answer the second call and put y...

Page 21: ...melody is displayed and played Select a new melody using keypad buttons 1 to 5 and adjust the volume using or then press to confirm 4 The first digit of the date flashes in the display Enter 2 digits...

Page 22: ...he required dialling mode and press to confirm 7 The current base ringer melody is displayed on the handset and played at the base Select a new melody using keypad buttons 1 to 5 and adjust the volume...

Page 23: ...ne is switched on When set to Answer On your BT Freelance 501 will answer calls after the number of rings selected in the answer delay setting and play the selected OGM outgoing message to your caller...

Page 24: ...recorded on your answering machine the Messages indicator will flash Play all messages 1 Press and hold The total number of messages is announced All messages are then played back via the loudspeaker...

Page 25: ...ages and the new messages will begin to playback through the handset earpiece After all messages have played back you will hear End of messages To delete all messages press 5 To hear main menu press 1...

Page 26: ...for you The pre recorded message is Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment please leave your message after the tone Answer only Callers hear an announcement but cannot leave a message The pre r...

Page 27: ...holding for Answer Only you will hear Please speak after the tone To end recording release the button 3 After the beep record your message Release the button to end recording Your new outgoing messag...

Page 28: ...ust answer delay 1 Press The machine announces Calls will be answered after X rings 2 Press and hold The machine announces the settings in turn 2 9 rings or Time Saver Release the button when you hear...

Page 29: ...answering machine from another phone 1 Dial your phone number and let it ring After 20 rings your answering machine will switch on Operating your answering machine from another phone 1 Call your BT F...

Page 30: ...e from another telephone 1 During message playback press 8 you will hear the outgoing message menu follow the simple voice prompts Refer to OGM menu on page 28 Change your security Your 3 digit PIN al...

Page 31: ...4 digit PIN code default PIN 0000 and press You hear a tone to confirm you have entered the correct code and the handset returns to standby mode Once registered you will hear a confirmation tone and t...

Page 32: ...tration mode for 90 seconds At the new handset 2 Follow the new handsets user guide to set the handset in registration mode Internal calls Making internal calls You can make internal calls between two...

Page 33: ...gain on the base to stop the paging ring Transfer an external call During an external call 1 Press and hold until the symbol is displayed 2 Enter the number of the handset you want to call The externa...

Page 34: ...l call 1 Press The symbol is displayed 2 Enter the number of the handset you want to call The external caller is put on hold The called handset will ring 3 When the internal handset answers you can ta...

Page 35: ...Is flashing in the display Move closer to the base Check the mains power is connected and switched on Are the batteries low or flat Recharge or replace batteries No ring on the handset Check base is...

Page 36: ...ct the Helpline for all repairs It is recommended that advice from a qualified medical expert be sought before using this product in the vicinity of emergency intensive care medical equipment It is re...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...e 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...

Page 39: ...Switchboard compatibility This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to public telephone network and compatible switchboards which support tone dialling and timed break recall If i...

Page 40: ...re 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 2006 Regist...

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