BT 90 manual Making and receiving calls, Lift the handset off the base unit, Press the Talk button

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Using your Freestyle 90

Making and receiving calls

The handset range is up to 250 metres from the base unit in ideal conditions. If you start to go out of range while using the phone, you will hear warning beeps. If you do not come back in range, your call will be disconnected.

To make a call

TALK

•Lift the handset off the base unit.

•Press the TALK button. The TALK light comes on. The IN USE light on the base unit comes on.

•Listen for the dialling tone.

•Dial the number you want.

If you do not hear a dialling tone after pressing the TALK button, wait a few seconds. On a few exchanges, there may be a delay.

To end a call

TALK

•Press the TALK button.

Or

•Replace the handset on the base unit.

To receive a call

When the phone rings:

•If your handset is on the base unit, simply pick it up to answer the call.

Or

TALK

•If your handset is off the base unit, press the TALK button to answer the call.

An Inductive Coupler has been built into the handset to improve sound quality for people using hearing aids. Switch your hearing aid to T and adjust the position of the handset until you get the best reception.

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Contents Freestyle Page At a glance Telephone line Cord socket This guide Hints and tips boxesDate of purchase Place of purchase Serial number Purchase priceFreestyle 90 handset Handset aerial Check your telephone wall socketPlug the power cable into the back of the base unit Charge the handsetPlug the phone into the BT socket Place the handset on the base unit to rechargeExtend the base unit telescopic aerial To wall mount your productTo plan the location of the base unit Making and receiving calls Lift the handset off the base unitListen for the dialling tone Dial the number you want Press the Talk buttonLast number redial Press the Talk button and wait for a dialling toneTo redial the last number called Press the Quickdial button To store a number in the memoryTo dial a stored number To store a number of more than 20 digitsTo dial a stored number of more than 20 digits To change a stored numberUsing the Secrecy button Paging the handsetTo page the handset Changing the telephone settings To set the base unit ringer volumeTo set the tel mode switch To switch from Pulse to Tone dialling during a callTo insert a pause To use the recall buttonBT Select Services To use the 1471 featureCall Return Call WaitingOther services Registering your handset To register an additional handsetSetting the handset number Press the button four timesPress and release Whilst on a call ie. in talk mode Press the Secrecy button Press the Talk button or replace the handsetTo answer the call press the Talk button Telephone problems Possible cause Solution Help Need more help? To compatible switchboards To shared service party lines As an extension to a payphoneTechnical information To direct exchange linesSafety advice Transmission frequenciesTransmission frequencies of available channels Ringer Equivalence Number RENConnection information Maintenance Undo the plastic belt securing the battery packInstalling a handset battery pack and recharging To change the handset battery packDispose of Ni-Cad battery packs safely Event of a power failureCare of rechargeable battery pack General cleaningBT guarantees Freestyle 90 for a year, provided that GuaranteeSetting up IndexWall mounting Wall mounting Wall mounting Page Offices in Europe, North America, Japan and Asia Pacific 504222