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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Us e r G u i de HOME PHONE P ACK B T FREES TYLE 4500 5981 BT Freestyle 4500 [3-2] 16/4/04 3:11 pm Page 1[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Section Depending on which B T Freestyle 4500 product you have purchased you will have either or all of these handsets: Kitchen – with a wipe clean keypad and rubber grips. Bedroom – with built-in torch. Lounge – stylish design and colour to fit in with most decors. W elcome… to you[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Y ou must first set up your product 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 [...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 4 Section Got everything? BT Freestyle 4500 B T Freestyle 4500 base B T Freestyle 4500 Lounge handset 2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries 1 x mains power adaptors 1 x belt clips T elephone line cord BT Freestyle 4500 T win B T Freestyle 4500 base B T Freestyle 4500 charger B T Freestyle 450[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 5 Section Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Attach belt clips (optional) . . . . . . . . .10 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Display icons . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 6 In this guide En t e r in g t e xt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 7 Special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 SMS template messages . . . . . . . . . . .39 Edit SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Delete SMS t[...]

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    Additional handset settings Day, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Adjust contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Backlight on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Auto answer .[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 WARNING Do not place your B T Freestyle 4500 base in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The handset reception range from the base is up to 300m outdoors and up to 50m indoors. Signal strength The symbol on your handset screen indicates when you are in range. When you are out o[...]

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    2. Plug the telephone line cord into the base. Do not connect the other end to the wall socket until at least one handset is fully charged. 3. Plug the power adaptors into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. The green POWER/IN USE light on the base comes on. The display alternates between 0 and CL . The answering machine is set to ON. 4.[...]

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    10 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Battery performance T o keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time (after the initial 16 hour charge). Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible. The charge capacity of rechargeab[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 D i g i t a l C l a r i t y   1 4 7 2 5 0 3 6 9 R Int A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 8 Getting to know your phone Scroll Up/Down/V olume/Redial/Calls list Lets you scroll through menu options. During a call, adjusts the earpiece and handsfree volume, page 19 . Up [...]

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    12 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Handset 1 01 / 01 12:03pm Menu Dir Getting to know your phone In range signal Steady when handset is in range of the base. Flashes when out of range of the base or not registered to the base. Alarm set Indicates that the alarm has been set. Handsfree on Indicates that handsfree is being [...]

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    13 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Navigating the menus… Y our BT Freestyle 4500 handsets have a menu system which is easy to use. In most cases, each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby, press MENU to open the main menu and u[...]

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    14 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Go back one level Y ou can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK . Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the phone book, press BACK . If you want to go straight to the standby screen press the button. Press the MENU button to access menus or the DIR button to open the dir[...]

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    15 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Menu map Getting to know your phone SMS T ext messaging Write message • Inbox • Drafts • Outbox • T emplates • SMS Settings Answer Machine Play messages • Delete all messages • Answer On/Off • Answer settings • Record memo Handset settings Ringer melody • Ringer volum[...]

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    16 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Getting to know your phone Base Play M essages Delete + –  S kip Skip  Stop  In Use Ch arging Vol 88 Skip > Play next message, page 58. Stop Stops playback, page 58. Cancels other answering machine operations. <Skip Repeat current message, skip back to previous messages,[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page 24), the Calls list (page 32) or the redial list (page 20) Call timer Y our handset automatically times the duration of every call. The time is shown during the call and for a few seconds after the call has ende[...]

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    18 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and release to switch it on. Make an external call 1. Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press CLEAR to delete. Press to dial.[...]

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    19 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 1. Press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it up to speak. If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service your caller’s number (and name if stored in the Directory) will be shown. See page 32 for more information. Handsfree Handsfree lets [...]

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    20 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 During a call: 1. Use the button to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call the setting will remain at the last selected level. Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you. 1. During the call press SECRECY . Display[...]

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    21 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the phone If the number is already in the directory the SAV E option will not be shown. Redial a number from the list 1. Press to open the Redial list, the last number called is highlighted. Press or to scroll through the list. When the number you want is highlighted, press Empty I[...]

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    22 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Pressing will stop that handset only. Deleting a redial entry 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want. Press OPTION . DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. Press OK . Delete entire redial list 1. Press to open the redial list. Press OPTION . DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. Pre[...]

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    23 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Keypad lock Y ou can lock the keypad so that you don’t dial numbers accidentally while carrying the handset around. 1. Press and hold . Display confirms KEYPAD LOCKED and then reverts to the standby screen and displays . 2. Press UNLOCK , then press whilst Press # To Unlock Keys is sho[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Directory When there are no entries in the directory the display shows NEW ENTRY . # button When entering text, if you press the button the following characters are available: (space), (.), (,), (#) and ( ✱ ). Y ou can store up to 100 names and numbers in the directory of each handset. Ea[...]

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    25 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 When entering names you can select upper case, lower case or numerics by pressing . An A , a or 1 will appear in the display to indicate the current selection. Add a new directory entry When the phone is in standby: 1. Press Dir . Any entries are displayed in alphabetical order. Press OP[...]

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    26 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Or you can search alphabetically by pressing the relevant button, e.g. to find TOM press and scroll through entries under T , then press to dial. View an entry Y ou can display a name and number together. 1. Press DIR . Scroll or to highlight the entry you want, then press OPTION . Scrol[...]

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    27 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Delete entries Y ou can delete individual entries or the entire directory. 1. Press DIR . Scroll or to highlight the entry you want, then press OPTION . Scroll to DELETE ENTRY or DELETE ALL and press OK . 2. Display asks you to confirm. Press DELETE to confirm or S AV E to cancel. Copyin[...]

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    28 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Copy an entry to another handset Y ou can copy individual entries or the whole directory from one handset to another providing both handsets are registered to your base. 1. Press DIR and then scroll or to select the entry you wish to copy. Press OPTION . Scroll to COPY ENTRY . Press OK .[...]

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    29 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 3. Press OK . Display shows COPYING TO HANDSET X . The receiving handset shows RECEIVE DIRECTORY? If you press YES the directory is copied. If you press NO then the copying is aborted. When copying is finished, the display returns to standby. Incoming call while copying An incoming call [...]

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    30 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Set groups Y ou can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory. For example if you create a group for family members and assign a ringer melody to that group when one of that family group calls you will be able to identify which group from the ringer melody. Y ou can [...]

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    31 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Name and set melody for a group Y ou can rename a group and change the melody. 1. Press MENU then to display HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . 2. Scroll to CALL GROUPS and press OK . Press or to highlight the group you want and press OK . 3. If required, use or to select SET MELODY (see page[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Caller Display Caller information not available With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Freestyle 4500 provides you with some explanatory information: UNAVAILABLE – The number is unavailable. WIT[...]

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    33 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Each call is numbered: 01 = the oldest call in the Calls list. So in a full Calls list, 40 would be the most recent call. Ringback calls will display the number dialled when you requested the ringback service. Sample Calls list screen Missed = call information has not been viewed before [...]

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    34 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Save a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press . If necessary, scroll or to the entry you want. 2. Press OPTION . Display highlights SAVE NUMBER . Press OK . 3. Use the keypad to enter a name. Press SAV E . If necessary use the keypad to change the number. Press OK . Display shows EN[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 W elcome to the BT T ext Service on your BT Freestyle 4500. The SMS Service is provided by BT . Y our BT Freestyle 4500 can send and receive messages to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line SMS service is provided u[...]

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    36 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Send an SMS text message 1. Press MENU , then OK twice . 2. Use the keypad to write your message then press OPTION . 3. Y ou can now scroll or to chose between: SEND TO – press OK and either enter the number you want or press SEARCH to display your Directory then scroll to [...]

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    37 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS texting Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Y our BT Freestyle 4500’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. If your message did not get through, a copy is stored in the outbox so you can send it later. The newest messages replace the oldest m[...]

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    38 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Special characters When writing texts the and button let you add punctuation. ., ' ? ! " 1 – ( ) @ / : ; space 0 + & _$ £ €¥< >= # * space . , # ✱ Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit to the left of the cursor. [...]

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    39 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SMS template messages Use a template to add pre-set statements to make your texts easier to write. The templates are: Please call I’ll be back at Happy Birthday There is one spare template shown as EMPTY for you to write your own message. Y ou can also change or delete the pre-set ones[...]

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    40 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU then OK and scroll to TEMPLATE and press OK . The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OK . 2. Press to highlight DELETE TEMPLATE and press OK . Press DELETE to confirm or S AV E to cancel. Read, edit and send dra[...]

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    41 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Press OK and scroll to the message you want and press OK . The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION . These three choices are displayed again. DELETE – deletes current message. DELETE ALL – deletes all messages in the Draft messages box. Read, edit and sen[...]

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    42 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 SAVE – you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for sending later. Press OK to save. USE TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK and scroll to the message you want and press OK . The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION . These three choice[...]

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    43 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Reading SMS texts When you receive a new text message, the display shows NEW SMS MESSAGE . T o read it later, press CLEAR . The display returns to standby and shows instead of the date and time. 1. Press MENU . Display shows SMS TEXT MESSAGING . Press OK . 2. Scroll to INBOX then press O[...]

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    44 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 4. F ollow the on screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press BACK to go back to the previous menu level. Received messages are stored in the Inbox Y our BT Freestyle 4500’s inbox can store up to 40 received text messages. The oldest message is listed as 01. 40[...]

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    45 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Switch SMS text alert on/off 1. Press MENU then OK . Scroll to SMS settings and press OK . 2. Scroll to SMS ALERT ON/OFF and press OK . A ✔ indicates the current setting. Press or to highlight ON or OFF then press OK . SMS Service Centre numbers T o send and receive SMS text messages y[...]

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    46 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 3. Scroll or to highlight the option you want and press OK . The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is stored under Send 1 . 4. Y ou can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press S AV E . Adding or changing a Receive Service number Y ou can store up to 3 numbers of SMS Service[...]

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    47 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 4. Y ou can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press S AV E . In some cases the numbers for the provider’s SMS transmission and reception centre will be the same. Selecting a Send Service number If you have two Service Centre numbers stored you can choose which one you [...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Y ou can operate your BT Freestyle 4500 answering machine from: the base the handset Remotely from any external T ouchtone™ telephone. The factory setting for the answering machine is ON. Until you change your outgoing message, your callers will be greeted with the pre-recorded message ?[...]

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    49 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 2. Use the keypad to enter the date, e.g. = 3rd June. Press Save . 3. Enter the time e.g. = 3.30pm. Press Save . 4. Press , display shows Set Day . Press OK . 5. Scroll or until the current day is highlighted then press Save . The new time will not appear on the other handsets until they[...]

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    50 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 During operation via the handset, you will hear prompts that guide you through each step. During recording, rA flashes on the base display. Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Y our BT Freestyle 4500 comes with two pre-r[...]

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    51 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 1. On the handset, press MENU , scroll to ANSWER MACHINE and press OK . 2. Scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll to OUTGOING MESSAGE . Press OK . Display shows RECORD OUTGOING MESSAGE . Press OK . 3. Press or to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY . Press OK . Display sho[...]

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    52 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Select answer mode Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. 1. On the handset, press MENU , scroll to ANSWER MACHINE and press OK . 2. Scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Display shows ANSWER MODE . Press OK . 3. Press or to highlight the setting you want - [...]

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    53 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 3. Press or to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY . Press OK . Display shows PLAYING . 4. Whilst the display shows PLAYING , press DELETE . The pre-recorded message is reinstated and played. Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your B T Freestyle 4500 will ring befor[...]

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    54 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 When you have messages stored on your answering machine, the handset screen displays . 3. Press or to highlight the option you want. The current setting is ticked. 4. Press S AV E to confirm or BACK to return to the previous level. Audible message alert When this feature is switched On, [...]

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    55 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 2. Display shows PLAY MESSAGES . Press OK . Y our messages are played. Screen shows details of the message being played. Y ou can now press: or PREV once to replay the current message or twice to hear the previous message. or NEXT to hear the next message. to delete the message being pla[...]

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    56 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 3. Press OK to record another memo or BACK to return to standby. Call screening Y ou can listen while your answering machine takes a call via the handset or the base speaker. This lets you identify the caller and decide whether to take the call yourself. Call screening using a handset 1.[...]

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    57 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using the answering machine at the base Switch on/off 1. Press . The machine announces On or Off. Adjust loudspeaker volume V olume for message playback ranges from 01-05 and call screening ranges from 00-05. 00 = Off and 05 = Maximum. 1. Message Playback During message playback on the b[...]

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    58 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Y ou can keep a note of your Remote Access PIN by writing it in the space provided on page 92. The messages are played, starting with the first message received. New messages are always played first. During playback, press: to delete the current message. twice to delete all messages. onc[...]

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    59 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 2. Scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll to REMOTE ACCESS PIN . Press OK . 3. Enter the current PIN (original setting 0000). Press OK . 4. Enter the new PIN, press OK . Enter it again and press OK to confirm. The new PIN is saved. 5. Press BACK to return to standby. Switch answ[...]

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    60 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Operate your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press . Y ou will hear “Please enter your security code”. 2. Enter your 4-digit code. If you have new messages, your machine announces “Y ou have (n) new messages”, a[...]

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    61 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Base display Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off. —— Power on, answering machine off. 00-XX Answer machine ON, number of messages stored. 01-XX (flashing) Answer machine ON, number of messages stored and at least one new message. 01-XX alternating Answer machine ON, number of messages [...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 If you do not set the date, time and day the base display will continually flash CL . Day, date and time If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time are set automatically on all handsets when your BT Freestyle 4500 receives its first call. If new handsets [...]

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    63 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Ringer melody Y ou can set your handset to different ringer melodies for External and Internal calls. Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies and 6 polyphonic melodies. 1. Press MENU . Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . Display shows RINGER MELODY . 2. Press OK . If required scroll o[...]

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    64 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 1. Press MENU . Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . Scroll to NAME HANDSET . 2. Press OK . Use CLEAR and the keypad to enter the name you want then press S AV E . Adjust contrast 1. Press MENU then scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK 2. Scroll to DISPLAY CONTRAST and press OK . 3[...]

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    65 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Auto Answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station, this is called auto answer. When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be answered by pressing . 1. Press MENU . Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . Scroll to AUTO TALK ON/OFF . 2[...]

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    66 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Alarm Y ou can set a BT Freestyle 4500 handset to give an alarm ring. Switch alarm on or off 1. Press MENU then scroll to TIME & DATE SETTINGS and press OK . 2. Scroll to ALARM and press OK . Display shows ALARM ON/OFF . Press OK . 3. The current setting is indicated by a ✔ . Press[...]

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    67 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Additional handset settings Saving a game If you exit a game before it is finished by choice, the handset rings or paging occurs, the current game will be automatically saved. The saved status can be kept until the handset is switched off. Setting melody for the alarm 1. Press MENU then [...]

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    68 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 3. Controls: = right = left =u p = down – return to standby screen. DIR – pause and see score. MENU – exit game or resume game by pressing BACK . 8 2 4 6 Additional handset settings Settings Options Default setting Ringer melodies 11 ringtones – 6 polyphonic Melody 1 (standard) a[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Most fax machines and modems are designed to work with answering machines so that you can receive both fax and voice messages. Connecting up Connect your BT Freestyle 4500 telephone line cord to the fax machine. This is most likely to be on the back of the fax machine’s telephone line cor[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Base settings Ringer melody Y ou can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU . Scroll to BASE SETTINGS . Press OK . Display shows RINGER MELODY . 2. Press OK . Scroll or to the melody you want and press S AV E . Ringer volume Y ou can choose between 5 volume [...]

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    71 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 It is possible to switch from pulse to tone by pressing . 2. Scroll to HANDSET PRIORITY and press OK . Use and to select between: ALL HANDSETS – all handsets ring together. Press OK confirm. SELECTED HANDSET – one handset rings before the others. Display shows SELECT HANDSET and the [...]

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    72 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some B T Calling F eatures. It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct exchange lines and most switchboards. For some switchboards you may need to select Earth (consult your switchboard supplier). When pulse dial[...]

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    73 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Base settings Setting Options Default Base ringer melody 5 melodies 1 Base ringer volume 5 levels and off 5 Dial mode Pulse and T one T one System PIN 0000 Recall mode Timed Break and Earth Time Break Handset priority All handsets or an All handsets individual handset 2. Enter the curren[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 If Registration fails, try again. If you can still not get your handset to register, call the B T Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962. Registering new handsets Y ou can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 4500 base. If you have purchased a T win, T rio or Quad the handsets in the[...]

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    75 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 De-registering a handset Y ou can de-register any handset from a base using any handset registered to an in range base. 1. Press MENU then scroll to REGISTRATION and press OK . Display shows REGISTER HANDSET . Press to display DE-REGISTER HANDSET and press OK . 2. Enter the 4 digit base [...]

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    76 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 2. Use the or buttons to select the handset you want to transfer the call to, then press OK . Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. to call handset 2 press . The external party is put on hold and the called handset rings. 3. When the second handset answers yo[...]

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    77 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Using additional bases Selecting another base. Y ou can use your handsets with up to 4 different bases. When you have registered a handset to more than one base, you can switch between bases. 1. Press MENU . Press to scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK , then scroll to SELECT BASE and [...]

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    Purchasing additional B T Freestyle 4000 handsets Y ou are able to purchase additional individual or multiple handsets and chargers via the BT helpdesk number 0870 240 3962 . Prices are set at RRP inc. VA T plus postage and packing. Additional handsets and chargers include: 1 x Handset 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries 1 x Charger 1 x Beltclip 1 x Pow[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries please contact the B T Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3[...]

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    80 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Calls do not get through to a connected fax machine Check that the answer delay setting (the number of rings before your answering machine pick up the call) is set to 2 or 4, see page 53 and that your outgoing message is short. Check that the sending machine is transmitting fax tones. Ol[...]

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    81 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help Problems Possible cause No display appears The handset may be switched off. Press and release the button to s witch the handset on. The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge, replace or renew the batteries. No dial tone Make sure your handset is registered to[...]

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    82 Help B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Problems Possible cause Handset does not ring The ringer volume may be switched off (if it is there will be a RINGER OFF ICON in the display. Press and hold to switch it off and on. T o adjust the ringer volume on the handset, see page 63 . Check that the base station is plugged int[...]

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    83 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Help P ossible problems with SMS Problems Possible cause SMS messages cannot The base station power supply or telephone line cord be sent and screen might not be properly connected. Check that the base displays unable to send . station power supply is plugged into the mains socket and sw[...]

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    84 Help B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Problems Possible cause Cannot receive text Check service centre number is correct. Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display service and that it is active. Y ou can check this by noting if your phone displays data regarding your caller’s number when you receive an incoming c[...]

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    Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: B T Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser. B T Business customers – call 154, choose option 2, when prompted by the F ault Managem[...]

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    T urns off the opt out option. T urns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone. This means all incoming text is delivered as voice text. T urns off permanent voice text message delivery. If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone. Forces a message sent to be delivered as voice text even though the[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Y ou must subscribe to your network provider’s caller display service before some of the features on your B T Freestyle 4500 will work. A quarterly fee is payable. IMPOR T ANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangement[...]

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    88 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information 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 [...]

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    89 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information T echnical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line. Y our BT Freestyle 4500 has a REN of 1.[...]

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    90 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information Connecting to a switchboard Switchboard compatibility This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling, timed break recall or earth recall. If in doubt please consult[...]

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    91 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information Guarantee Y our Freestyle 4500 handset 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 B T’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the Freestyle 450[...]

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    92 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information 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. W e recommend that you call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 and ask for d[...]

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    93 B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 General information R&TTE 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 T elecommunications T erminal Equipment Directive 1[...]

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    B T Freestyle 4500 ~ Issue 3 ~ Edition 2 ~ 07.04.04 ~ 6062 Offices worldwide The telecommunications 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 T elecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this[...]