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BT Freestyle 6100 – Edition 2-1 – 24.06.04 – 6239

Additional handsets & bases

You can use up to four additional handsets with your BT
Freestyle 6100 – all using the same phone line. This allows
you to expand your phone system without the need to
install telephone extension sockets for each new handset.

Your BT Freestyle 6100 handset can also be registered
with up to 4 other bases. You can then select the base
you would prefer to use.

Each additional handset is supplied with its own charger
and user guide, but the following information will tell you
how to register and use an additional handset with your
BT Freestyle 6100.

Register a handset to a base

1. Select 

Menu

, scroll 

to

Registration

and select 

OK

.

2. The display shows

Register H/S

. Select 

OK

.

3. The display shows 

Base 1 2 3 4

. Enter the base number

you want to register the handset to, using the keypad.

4. The display shows

PIN?

. Enter your system PIN (default:

0 0 0 0

), then select 

OK

.

5.

At the base you want to register to

, press 

and hold

for

approximately 10 seconds until you hear two confirmation
beeps, then 

release

. The display will show 

Search X

(X being the number of the base selected) followed by a
registration number.

IMPORTANT

Before registration, make sure the
handset batteries are fully charged
and that you are close to the base.

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Summary of Contents for Freestyle 6100

Page 1: ...BT Freestyle 6100 Edition 2 1 24 06 04 6239 User Guide BT FREESTYLE 6100...

Page 2: ...r is waiting to get through Redial any of the last 20 numbers dialled from the redial list Use up to 5 handsets with your base without the need for additional wiring creating a complete phone system o...

Page 3: ...ur first call you ll need to set up your phone This doesn t take long and is easy to do Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages Got everything BT Freestyle 6100 base BT Freestyle 610...

Page 4: ...ctory 17 Delete a number from the redial list 17 Delete all numbers from the redial list 17 Using the directory Add a new directory entry 18 Entering names Character map 19 View and dial a directory e...

Page 5: ...ge the system PIN 34 Restore default settings 35 Additional handsets bases Register a handset to a base 36 Select a base 37 De register a handset 37 Make an internal call to another handset 38 Transfe...

Page 6: ...Getting started WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 6100 in the bathroom or other humid areas Handset range The BT Freestyle 6100 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of si...

Page 7: ...dset batteries should provide up to 10 hours talk time or 100 hours standby on a single charge Battery performance Please note that new NiMH batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been i...

Page 8: ...e page 15 Recall Call Waiting For use with a switchboard and BT Calling Features For use with Call Waiting page 27 Incoming call indicator Flashes to indicate an incoming call On screen option button...

Page 9: ...splayed when making or receiving a call page 13 Battery status Shows the battery charge level A scrolling battery icon is displayed when the handset is on charge Fully charged Half charged Battery low...

Page 10: ...confirm the setting displayed The option buttons and and buttons are also used when viewing the calls list and directory Exit or go back one level in the menu To go to the previous level in the menu s...

Page 11: ...Melody Key Beeps Auto Talk Language Set Base Ring Volume Ring Melody Dial Mode Recall System PIN Default Set Time Time Date Alarm Time Format Registration Register H S Select Base De register Director...

Page 12: ...to know your phone Base Page button Press to page the handset s page 15 Also used when registering additional handsets page 36 Power In use indicator Lights up when the power is on Flashes when making...

Page 13: ...Providing you have subscribed to your network s Caller Display service the caller s number or name if stored in the directory is displayed See page 24 1 Press or if the handset is on the base simply l...

Page 14: ...e the volume The volume level is shown in the display i e minimum maximum Amplify your caller s voice In addition to the earpiece volume settings during a call you can amplify the incoming caller s vo...

Page 15: ...to the loudspeaker The display shows the icon Press and release again if you want to switch from handsfree back to the handset 2 Press to end the call Paging You can use the button on the base to aler...

Page 16: ...mbers to redial delete or copy to the directory Once the list is full and a new call is made the oldest call is replaced Redial a number from the redial list 1 Press to enter the redial list The most...

Page 17: ...ial list 1 Press Then scroll or to the number you want to delete 2 Select Options and scroll to Delete Call Select OK The display returns to the newest call in redial list 3 Press to exit Delete all n...

Page 18: ...the keypad Then select Save See the following page for help on how to enter names in the directory 3 Enter Number is displayed Enter the telephone number If you subscribe to your network s Caller Dis...

Page 19: ...1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 19 Using the directory To change between UPPER and lower case To change between upper and lower case press the button The icon is...

Page 20: ...ayed entry If you wish you can see the telephone number Select Options scroll to Show Number and select OK Edit an entry 1 Select Dir to open the directory and scroll or or quick search to the entry y...

Page 21: ...ntry You can assign a different ringer melody to selected entries in your directory for example family members or friends When one of these people call you will be able to identify them from the diffe...

Page 22: ...ll or to choose the handset to copy the entry to and select OK The displays shows Copying to Handset during the transfer 4 The receiving handset briefly shows Copying from Handset X where X is the han...

Page 23: ...are coming from Once an entry has been successfully copied it shows the name of the entry for a few seconds The display then returns to standby when the directory has been copied 4 At the first handse...

Page 24: ...t yet been viewed To stop the icon flashing you need to view all the new calls View and dial an entry in the Calls list 1 Press to open the Calls list The most recently received call is displayed New...

Page 25: ...standby screen will disappear Save a Calls list entry to the directory 1 Press to open the Calls list Then scroll or to the entry you want to save 2 Select Options The date and time of the call is dis...

Page 26: ...again 3 Select Options again and scroll to Delete Call Select OK The handset gives a confirmation tone as the call is deleted and the display returns to the most recent entry in the list 4 Press to e...

Page 27: ...nswer the second call without disconnecting from your first caller 1 Press The first caller will be put on hold and you will be connected to the second caller 2 Press again to return to the first call...

Page 28: ...s displayed Use and to change the level then select OK The display shows Saved 4 Press to exit Handset ringer melody The handset has 10 ringer melodies to choose from 5 normal settings 1 5 and 5 polyt...

Page 29: ...splay shows Saved 4 Press to exit Auto talk When the handset it on the base you can answer a call just by picking it up When auto talk is switched off you will have to press to answer a call 1 Select...

Page 30: ...is displayed Select OK The current time format 24 Hr and time are displayed 3 Enter the correct time As new digits are entered they will overwrite the existing time 4 Select OK The displays shows Save...

Page 31: ...Scroll to Date and select OK The current date is displayed 3 Enter the correct date day then month As new digits are entered they will overwrite the existing date 4 Select OK The displays shows Saved...

Page 32: ...ess to exit Change the time format 1 Select Menu scroll or to Set Time and select OK 2 Scroll or to Time Format and select OK 3 Use or to choose 12 or 24 Hour and select OK The displays shows Saved 4...

Page 33: ...OK The display shows Saved 4 Press to exit Base ringer melody The base has 5 ringer melodies to choose from 1 Select Menu scroll to Set Base and select OK 2 Scroll to Ring Melody and select OK 3 Scrol...

Page 34: ...0000 so you may choose to change this to a more personal number 1 Select Menu scroll to Set Base and select OK 2 Scroll to System PIN and select OK 3 The display shows Old PIN Enter the current system...

Page 35: ...select OK 2 Scroll to Default and select OK 3 Display shows PIN Enter the 4 digit PIN default 0000 and press OK The handset power switches off and the base will beep then the handset will return to th...

Page 36: ...ou how to register and use an additional handset with your BT Freestyle 6100 Register a handset to a base 1 Select Menu scroll to Registration and select OK 2 The display shows Register H S Select OK...

Page 37: ...he handset is registered to marked with a symbol Once you have chosen a base select OK 4 The displays shows Registered to Base X where X is the base number the handset is registered to De register a h...

Page 38: ...n enter the handset number you want to call e g 1 5 2 The receiving handset displays the number of the handset calling eg Handset 1 Press to answer the internal call 3 Press on either handset to end t...

Page 39: ...ing your call 1 Press Your external caller is put on hold The display shows Handset then enter the handset number you want to call e g 1 5 2 When the receiving handset answers press and hold the to be...

Page 40: ...slide it off See illustration on page 7 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with 2 new ones then replace the battery compartment cover No display The batteries may be flat dead or incorrectly inse...

Page 41: ...n reconnect and try again You have a dial tone but the phone will not dial out You may need to change the dial mode from tone to pulse see page 34 If you are connected to a switchboard check whether y...

Page 42: ...u hear the busy tone when you press Make sure the handset is in range of the base Another handset may be in use No Caller Display information is displayed Have you subscribed to a Caller Display servi...

Page 43: ...metre away from other electrical equipment to avoid interference when registering Base unit does not ring but the lights are on Have you connected the telephone line correctly Is the base ringer set...

Page 44: ...ode for the mains power supply is 872260 If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 6100 multiple pack the item code for the charger mains power adaptor is 021299 Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable bat...

Page 45: ...any risk of interference 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 n...

Page 46: ...amp conditions such as bathrooms Do not expose your product to fire explosive or other hazardous conditions There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm We recommen...

Page 47: ...rbished or repaired product 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 i...

Page 48: ...r must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network We recommend that you contact BT s approved repair agent TecLogic on 01672 564444 or a local qualified repairer Returning...

Page 49: ...the REN is less than 4 Any additional handsets and chargers that you may register have a REN of 0 Only use the approved base mains power adaptor supplied item code 872260 If you have purchased a BT Fr...

Page 50: ...t services available via your Network Provider R TTE This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC Decla...

Page 51: ...BT Freestyle 6100 Edition 2 1 24 06 04 6239...

Page 52: ...ct to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2004 Registered Of ce 81 New...

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