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User Guide

BT FREELANCE XD 1500
& XD 1550

BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 – Issue 2 - Edition 2 – 21.09.05 – 7060

BT Freelance XD 1500/1550 – Issue 2 - Edition 2 – 21.09.05 – 7060

 

Summary of Contents for FREELANCE XD 1500

Page 1: ...User Guide BT FREELANCE XD 1500 XD 1550 BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Issue 2 Edition 2 21 09 05 7060 BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Issue 2 Edition 2 21 09 05 7060...

Page 2: ...eceive calls using the built in handset loudspeaker so your hands are free for other tasks during a call Redial up to 10 of the last numbers called Use up to 5 handsets with your BT Freelance XD 1500...

Page 3: ...n Help at the back of this guide Hearing aid Please note that the BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset These signals may interfere with some hearing ai...

Page 4: ...the volume 19 Redial a number 19 Delete a number from the redial list 19 Delete the entire redial list 19 Copy a redial number to the phonebook 20 Keypad lock 20 Paging 21 Using the phonebook 21 Add...

Page 5: ...rity PIN code 36 Check security code 36 Alarm clock BT Freelance XD 1550 only Setting the clock 37 Setting the alarm 38 Silence the alarm 39 Handset settings Handset ringer volume 40 Handset ringer me...

Page 6: ...g mode 56 Flash duration 56 Access code and entering a pause 56 Guarantee 57 Technical information 58 R TTE 59 BT Accessories and Replacement Items 59 6 In this guide BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Issue 2...

Page 7: ...D 1500 1550 Issue 2 Edition 2 21 09 05 7060 Getting started 7 WARNING Do not place your BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 in the bathroom or other humid areas Handset range Your BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 has...

Page 8: ...21 09 05 7060 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Getting started WARNING Never use non rechargeable batteries Only use the approved batteries Using unapproved bat...

Page 9: ...e that the answering machine is already switched on and is ready to answer incoming calls 9 Getting started BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Issue 2 Edition 2 21 09 05 7060 If you experience any problems ple...

Page 10: ...Press The current day and time setting is announced ii Press and hold The day only is announced Press to select the correct day iii Press again The day and hour are announced Press or to select the c...

Page 11: ...y service the day and time will be set on the handset automatically To set the handset day and time manually see page 43 However the correct day can only be set manually see page 43 Your BT Freelance...

Page 12: ...page 20 R Power On Off Use with switchboard services and BT Calling Features page 26 Press and hold to switch the handset on off page 17 In use light On when the line is in use Flashes when you have...

Page 13: ...Flashes when handset is not registered to the base Menu open Phonebook open Handsfree speaker on New number s in Call list Answered call when viewing the Calls list Unanswered call when viewing the Ca...

Page 14: ...ns When you reach the end of the list the first option is displayed again To select an option press To return to the previous menu display press Quick exit a menu If you want to exit a menu or cancel...

Page 15: ...age Use to change your outgoing message New message indicator Flashes when you have new answering machine messages Play Pause Play or pause recorded messages Answer On Off Switches the answering machi...

Page 16: ...rm clock BT Freelance XD 1550 only Underside of charger Up Set Mode Used to change time and alarm settings page 37 Alarm off Press to silence the alarm Alarm on indicator Flashes when the alarm sounds...

Page 17: ...ifting the handset to receive a call you will need to switch Auto answer off see page 43 17 BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Issue 2 Edition 2 21 09 05 7060 If you experience any problems please call the Hel...

Page 18: ...ther people in the room listen to both sides of your conversation Make a handsfree call 1 Press You will hear a dial tone and the display shows the icon Dial the phone number Your call can be heard ov...

Page 19: ...ess to redial the entry displayed Delete a number from the redial list 1 Press then scroll or to the entry you want 2 Press DELETE is displayed press Delete the entire redial list 1 Press to open the...

Page 20: ...entry is stored Keypad lock You can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidental dialling while carrying it around You do not need to unlock the keypad to answer a call just press or lift the handset...

Page 21: ...to 12 characters long and each number up to 20 digits long You open the phonebook with the button Add an entry For each entry you store you can select one of 10 different ringtones For example you can...

Page 22: ...ame The first name that starts with this letter or the nearest letter in the alphabet will be displayed You can now refine your search by scrolling or 3 Press to dial or to return to standby 22 Using...

Page 23: ...ired select a new melody then press to confirm 7 ADD ENTRY is displayed You can now enter your next name and number or press twice to return to standby Delete an entry 1 Press The displays shows PHONE...

Page 24: ...e an internal call 1 Press then enter the handset number 1 5 you want The icon is displayed to indicate an internal call Receive an internal call 1 The icon is displayed to indicate an internal call a...

Page 25: ...external call press Your caller is put on hold 2 Enter the handset number you want to invite 3 When the handset answers press and hold to connect all three callers The icon is displayed to indicate a...

Page 26: ...cent calls received automatically replace the oldest calls You open the Calls list with the button 26 BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Issue 2 Edition 2 21 09 05 7060 If you experience any problems please ca...

Page 27: ...me and the number Press to see the caller s number Press again to see the time and date of the call Pressing again will give you the option to add this entry in the phonebook if it s not already store...

Page 28: ...and press to confirm The entry is stored Delete an entry 1 Press then scroll or through the list to the entry you want 2 Press Display shows DELETE 3 Press to confirm or press to cancel Delete the ent...

Page 29: ...f you have not already done so so that you will know when each message was received see page 10 Switch the answering machine on off Press The machine announces the setting for example Answer Off Liste...

Page 30: ...ck at normal speed Press to return to the current answering machine mode On or Off At the end of playback You will hear End of messages To delete all messages press delete You then have 8 seconds in w...

Page 31: ...mpted to select which type of OGM you want to record 2 Press and keep holding to select Answer Record 31 Using the answering machine BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Issue 2 Edition 2 21 09 05 7060 If you ex...

Page 32: ...the base until prompted to select your type of OGM 2 Press to select Answer Record or to select Answer Only The message you select is played Re instate the pre recorded OGM You can delete your own out...

Page 33: ...o end recording Call screening When the answering machine is on and takes a call you can use the loudspeaker to listen to the caller leaving a message 33 Using the answering machine BT Freelance XD 15...

Page 34: ...one phone by calling your BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 and entering a 3 digit security PIN code The default PIN setting is 000 To change it see Set the security PIN code on page 36 Using a PIN code preve...

Page 35: ...rd during messages press 6 To set answer on or off press 7 To hear the outgoing message menu press 8 To set a new security code press 9 To hear main menu again press 1 To set day and time press 0 When...

Page 36: ...the number you want is announced The machine announces Third digit and starts counting 5 When the number you want is announced press The machine announces Your security code is followed by the number...

Page 37: ...3 buttons on the underside of the charger Mode Set and Up 1 On the underside of the charger press Mode The hour flashes in the display 2 Press Up until the correct hour is shown 1 12 Then press Set to...

Page 38: ...to select AM or PM and press Set to confirm 5 Press Up to turn the alarm On or Off When switched On the Alarm On light on the charger will flash 6 Press Mode to confirm At the handset 1 Press scroll...

Page 39: ...larm Press on the top of charger Or press any button on the handset to silence the alarm If no button is pressed the alarm will stop automatically after 60 seconds Alarm clock BT Freelance XD 1500 155...

Page 40: ...ifferent ringer melodies for internal and external calls Choose from 10 different melodies 1 Press scroll to HANDSET and press 2 Scroll to EXT MELODY or INT MELODY then press 3 Press or to select the...

Page 41: ...DSET and press 2 Scroll to LANGUAGE and press 3 Scroll up to select your preferred language and press to confirm Keypad beep on off Whenever you press a button on the handset keypad the handset gives...

Page 42: ...T and press 2 Scroll to BEEP and press 3 Scroll to OUT RANGE and press 4 Press or to select ON or OFF and press to confirm Keypad lock via the menu You can use the menu to lock the keypad 1 Press scro...

Page 43: ...Set the date 1 Press scroll to DATE TIME and press 2 Display shows DATE SET press 3 Use the keypad to enter the date e g 12 08 for 12th August 4 Press to confirm Set the time 1 Press scroll to DATE T...

Page 44: ...press 4 Use the keypad to enter the time you want to alarm to go off e g 07 30 for 7 30 am 44 Handset settings If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 To silence the a...

Page 45: ...croll to SETUP and press 2 Display shows BASE VOLUME press 3 Press or to select the volume 1 5 or OFF 4 Press to confirm or to return to the previous menu Base ringer melody Choose from 5 different ba...

Page 46: ...er the current 4 digit PIN code default 0000 and press 4 Enter your new 4 digit PIN and press 5 Re enter the new PIN again and press to confirm Dial mode Your BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 is set to Tone...

Page 47: ...ries from the handset 2 Press and hold while inserting the batteries back in The display shows DEFAULT Press Base settings Default settings Low battery beeps ON Out of range warning beeps OFF Key beep...

Page 48: ...now have 90 seconds to register the handset 2 At the handset press scroll to REGISTER and press 3 Scroll to REG BASE and press 4 Enter the base number 1 4 The numbers flashing are already in use 5 Pr...

Page 49: ...e XD 1500 1550 base 1 At the base Press and hold for 3 seconds until you hear two beeps You now have 90 seconds to register the handset 2 At the handset Follow the registration instructions given in y...

Page 50: ...de default setting 0000 4 Scroll or to display the base you want or AUTO The currently selected base number flashes 5 Press to confirm or to cancel De register a handset You can use one handset to de...

Page 51: ...re correctly inserted into the handset and fully charged Check that the handset is switched on Press No dial tone Check that the telephone line cord is properly connected Another handset may be using...

Page 52: ...not registered to the base To register a handset see page 48 Base or handset does not ring Check that the ringer volume has not been set too low or Off see page 40 Keypad does not seem to work Check...

Page 53: ...e 56 Answering machine will not record new messages Is the recording memory full Play and delete messages see pages 29 30 Is the OGM set to Answer Only Change the OGM to Answer Record see page 31 53 B...

Page 54: ...ies or conventional alkaline batteries as this could lead to a short circuit or destroy the battery casing Do not open the handset except to replace the handset batteries This could expose you to high...

Page 55: ...e 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 gene...

Page 56: ...ode see Dial Mode page 46 Flash duration Your BT Freelance is set to a Flash duration of 100ms RECALL 1 If you are having problems transferring calls when connected to a switchboard change this to 600...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...ct BT s approved repair agent on 0870 240 5029 or a local qualified repairer Technical information How many telephones can you have All items of equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number REN which is...

Page 59: ...rement for efficient use of the radio spectrum the product complies with EN301 406 For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity please contact the BT Freelance XD 1500 1550 Helpline on 0870 605 8047 BT...

Page 60: ...respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2005 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered...

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